During the Strange Situation laboratory procedure, 12-month-old Joshua explores and plays with the novel toys. When his mother leaves and returns to the room, he ignores her. His attachment classification would likely be described as ______.
A) secure
B) anxious-resistant
C) anxious-avoidant
D) disorganized

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Joshua's behavior of ignoring his mother upon her return suggests an anxious-avoidant attachment style. In this pattern, children tend to avoid or ignore the caregiver, showing little emotional response when the caregiver leaves or returns, as they have learned to suppress their need for comfort.

During the Strange Situation Laboratory Procedure, 12-Month-Old Joshua Explores and Plays