Twelve-month-old Joshua enters an unfamiliar laboratory playroom with his mother.When she leaves,he gets distressed.When she returns,he runs to her and hugs her close.After this intense reunion,he returns to playing.Joshua demonstrates the characteristics of ________ attachment.

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Joshua's behavior of seeking comfort from his mother when she returns and then returning to playing is consistent with secure attachment, which is characterized by using the primary caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment and seeking comfort when the caregiver is present.

Twelve-Month-Old Joshua Enters an Unfamiliar Laboratory Playroom with His Mother