A child who feels comfortable exploring the environment when her or his mother is present and is upset when the mother leaves but easily calmed upon her return likely has which attachment style?

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This is the description of a child with a secure attachment style. Because the child is upset when the mother leaves but easily calmed upon her return, it indicates that the child trusts in their mother's ability to provide comfort and support. The secure attachment style is marked by a trust in caregivers and distress at their absence, but also the ability to seek comfort and calm when they return.

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