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 indicates that he feels secure and comforted by his mother's presence, and seeks her out for reassurance when she returns. This is typical of children with secure attachment, who use their primary caregiver as a secure base to explore the environment, and seek comfort from them when necessary.

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