Twelve-month-old Joshua enters an unfamiliar laboratory playroom with his mother.When she leaves,he gets distressed.When his mother has not returned after a few minutes,Joshua stops crying and starts playing listlessly in the far corner of the room.Joshua's behavior is an example of a:
A) hyperactivating strategy.
B) deactivating strategy.
C) denial strategy.
D) protest strategy.

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Joshua's behavior of becoming listless and withdrawing is an example of a deactivating strategy, where the child suppresses their attachment needs and focuses inwardly rather than seeking comfort from the caregiver. This is a common response from children when they have repeatedly experienced unresponsive caregiving in the past.

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