In a Strange Situation test, Jeannine does not become upset when her mother leaves the room, and when her mother returns, she runs to her and then quiets and returns to playing with toys. What type of attachment does this indicate?

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Jeannine's behavior of returning to play with toys after her mother leaves, and then running to her mother and calming down when she returns, suggest she has a secure attachment style. This is characterized by the child using the parent as a secure base from which to explore the environment, showing distress upon separation, and then seeking comfort and easily being soothed upon reunion.

In a Strange Situation Test, Jeannine Does Not Become Upset