The infants in the strange situation who waver as they move from mother to toys, are hesitant to explore, are cautious when meeting the stranger, are very upset when mother leaves, and push their mother away at the reunion are the category of
A)securely attached.
B)insecurely attached.
C)insecurely attached-avoidant.
D)disorganzied-disoriented.

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The infants described in the question exhibit behaviors associated with insecure attachment, specifically the anxious-ambivalent type. They demonstrate fear of exploration, ambivalence toward their caregiver, and distress when separated from their caregiver. They do not seem to view their caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment. These behaviors are not consistent with securely attached infants (A). The behaviors described do not match those of insecurely attached-avoidant infants (C), who tend to be indifferent to their caregiver and do not seek them out for comfort. Finally, while disorganized-disoriented attachment (D) is a category of insecure attachment, the behaviors described in the question are not typical of this category, which is characterized by disorganized and confused behavior in the presence of the caregiver.

The Infants in the Strange Situation Who Waver as They