Derrick is 12 months old, and after a year of maternity leave his mom is going back to work. She takes him to his new day care, and stays with him for a while before leaving. While she is there Derrick plays quietly on his own, paying little attention to her, and when she leaves he does not seem to mind. However, he does not explore the daycare much while she is gone, mostly sleeping or playing quietly with one toy. When his mother returns, Derrick does not run to her like many of the other children do to their moms. A researcher would describe Maria's attachment style as .

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Derrick's behavior suggests an avoidant attachment style, as he shows little distress when his mother leaves and does not seek much interaction with her upon her return.

Derrick Is 12 Months Old, and After a Year of Maternity