Maurice is never very distressed when his mother leaves him with the baby-sitter,nor does he exhibit an enthusiastic greeting when she returns.Maurice usually continues to do whatever he is doing when his mother enters the room.Ainsworth would characterize Maurice as having a(n)________ attachment.

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Maurice's lack of distress when his mother leaves and lack of enthusiastic greeting upon her return suggest that he is avoiding attachment or exhibiting an avoidant attachment style. This is characterized by a lack of interest or emotional closeness with the caregiver.

Maurice Is Never Very Distressed When His Mother Leaves Him