Marcus is about 1½ years 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?
A)Avoidant
B)Secure
C)Disorganized
D)Anxious-ambivalent

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Marcus's lack of distress when his mother leaves and his lack of immediate approach upon her return suggest an avoidant attachment pattern, where the child is indifferent to the caregiver's presence or absence.

Marcus Is About 1½ Years Old