In the Strange Situation, Juan uses his mother as a secure base. When she leaves the room, Juan cries for a few minutes. When she returns, Juan seeks contact with her and then begins to explore toys once again. Juan is displaying characteristics of ___________ attachment.

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Juan shows clear signs of seeking proximity and using his mother as a secure base for exploration, as well as being easily comforted by her return. These are all indicators of secure attachment. The other attachment styles involve more disruptive or avoidant behaviors.

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