In the Strange Situation, Jermaine used his mother as a "safe base" as he actively explored the playroom. Mary Ainsworth would most likely classify Jermaine as:

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Jermaine's behavior of using his mother as a "safe base" to explore the environment is characteristic of a securely attached child, according to Mary Ainsworth's attachment theory.

In the Strange Situation, Jermaine Used His Mother as a "Safe