Stacy, a young infant, is exploring a new environment.She gets scared and crawls back to her mother.The term ethological theorists would use to refer to what the mother is providing in this situation is a(n):

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According to ethological theorists, a secure base is a reliable and trustworthy caregiver who provides a sense of safety and security for an infant during exploration. In this situation, the mother is providing a secure base for Stacy to return to when she is scared. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect this concept.

Stacy, a Young Infant, Is Exploring a New Environment