Nine-month-old Beleme explores new environments when his mother is present but shows distress when his mother leaves the room.However,when she returns,Beleme stops crying and greets her with a hug.Beleme is exhibiting characteristics of _____ attachment.

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Beleme's behavior indicates that he is comfortable exploring new environments when his mother is present, which is a characteristic of secure attachment. His distress upon his mother leaving the room and the comfort he seeks upon her return with a hug further demonstrate secure attachment. In insecure-resistant/ambivalent attachments, children may be overly clingy and distressed even when their caregiver is present, and may alternate between seeking and resisting comfort from their caregiver. In insecure-avoidant attachments, children may avoid or ignore their caregiver and have little reaction when they leave or return. In disorganized attachment, children may exhibit a confusing mix of avoidance and approach behaviors towards their caregiver. None of these descriptions match Beleme's behavior as described in the scenario.

Nine-Month-Old Beleme Explores New Environments When His Mother Is Present