__________ babies in Ainsworth's study were clinging and unwilling to explore, very upset by the stranger regardless of the mother's presence, protested mightily when the mother left, were hard to soothe, and had mixed reactions upon the mother's return.
A) Secure
B) Avoidant
C) Ambivalent
D) Disorganized-disoriented

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This description matches that of the ambivalent attachment style as defined by Ainsworth. Babies with secure attachment (choice A) feel comfortable exploring their environment, are upset by a stranger but can be soothed by the mother's return, and are easily comforted by the mother. Avoidant babies (choice B) may explore but don't seek comfort from the mother, and may show little reaction to the mother's return. Disorganized-disoriented babies (choice D) have inconsistent and unpredictable behavior, such as freezing or swaying when the mother returns, and may show signs of fear or confusion towards the caregiver.

__________ Babies in Ainsworth's Study Were Clinging and Unwilling to Explore