According to Ainsworth,in which type of infant-mother attachment style does the infant show some distress when left with a stranger,clings to the mother for a short time when she returns and after a short time goes back to playing and exploring?

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In a secure attachment, the infant feels secure enough to explore and play when the mother is present, shows some distress when the mother leaves, but is easily comforted upon her return and quickly returns to play and exploration. This description matches the behavior of the infant in the scenario given.

According to Ainsworth,in Which Type of Infant-Mother Attachment Style Does