When placed in the strange situation, Eric shows no distress at all when his mother leaves the room, and by the same token, he isn't very excited when she returns. Overall, he doesn't appear to be very attached to his mother, but he doesn't resist when she picks him up to give him a kiss. Eric would most likely be classified as:

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Eric's behavior is indicative of an anxious-avoidant attachment style, where the child shows indifference to the caregiver's presence or absence and avoids seeking comfort from them.

When Placed in the Strange Situation, Eric Shows No Distress