In Ainsworth's strange situation method, Aluisio plays with his toys without fuss when he's alone and ignores his mother when she returns to the room. This demonstrates a(n) attachment.
A) ambivalent
B) insecure
C) avoidant
D) secure

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Aluisio's behavior of playing independently without distress when alone and ignoring his mother upon her return is indicative of an avoidant attachment style. This style is characterized by a child's apparent indifference to the caregiver's presence or absence.

In Ainsworth's Strange Situation Method, Aluisio Plays with His Toys