At the mall, you notice a mother with her one-year-old child. A man sits down beside her and mom has to leave to make a phone call. The child does not cry when mom leaves and does not cling to her when she returns. According to Ainsworth, this child is

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According to Ainsworth's attachment theory, a child who does not show distress when their mother leaves and does not seek comfort or show a preference for the mother upon return is demonstrating signs of an anxious-avoidant attachment style. This behavior indicates the child has learned to suppress their need for comfort and closeness from their caregiver.

At the Mall, You Notice a Mother with Her One-Year-Old