Donna is taking her 1-year-old son Keegan to visit an infant-toddler program in which she is hoping to enrol him.Donna leaves the waiting room to fill out the registration forms, and Keegan shows no signs of concern.When she returns, she finds him happily playing with another adult, and he does not respond to her commands of "Let's go Keegan." Based on this information, how would you characterize Keegan's attachment?

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Keegan's behavior indicates an avoidant attachment style, as he shows no concern when his mother leaves and does not seek her out or respond to her upon return, indicating a tendency to avoid or ignore the caregiver.

Donna Is Taking Her 1-Year-Old Son Keegan to Visit an Infant-Toddler