Marcus is about 1 ½years old. His mother left him at a friend's house to play for the first time while she took the family car in for maintenance. Marcus did not show distress when his mother left nor did he immediately approach her when she returned. What pattern of attachment is this?

Question

Marcus is about 1 ½years old. His mother left him at a friend's house to play for the first time while she took the family car in for maintenance. Marcus did not show distress when his mother left nor did he immediately approach her when she returned. What pattern of attachment is this? ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marcus's behavior of not showing distress when his mother leaves and not immediately approaching her upon return is characteristic of an avoidant attachment pattern.

Marcus Is About 1 ½Years Old