George is a securely attached 10-month-old infant. According to the concept of the "secure base," he is likely to ______ when placed in a room full of novel toys. If something makes him feel anxious, he will ______.
A) crawl around and explore; move closer to his caregiver
B) cling to his caregiver's leg; attempt to get out of the room
C) crawl behind the caregiver; seek closeness with the caregiver
D) crawl around and explore; watch how the caregiver responds

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Securely attached infants use their caregivers as a secure base from which to explore their environment. When they feel anxious or threatened, they seek comfort by moving closer to their caregiver.

George Is a Securely Attached 10-Month-Old Infant