In the strange situation test, Melissa is distressed when her mother leaves her with a stranger, and then she immediately goes to her mother, showing pleasure at being reunited, when her mother returns. According to Ainsworth, this is an example of which type of attachment?

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Melissa's behavior is indicative of secure attachment, as she shows distress when her mother leaves and seeks comfort and shows pleasure upon her return, which aligns with the characteristics of secure attachment described by Ainsworth.

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