At the park, 13-month-old Felix wanders toward other toddlers, returns to his father, interacts briefly with a preschooler, and then returns to his father. Felix is demonstrating the concept of
A) stranger anxiety.
B) secure base.
C) self-efficacy.
D) emotional self-regulation.

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Felix is showing a secure base behavior by exploring the environment and returning to his father for reassurance and comfort. This behavior demonstrates that Felix sees his father as a secure base from which he can explore his surroundings. Stranger anxiety (A) refers to a fear of unfamiliar people, which is not demonstrated in this scenario. Self-efficacy (C) refers to a belief in one's own abilities, which cannot be assessed in this scenario. Emotional self-regulation (D) refers to the ability to manage one's own emotions, which is not demonstrated in this scenario.

At the Park, 13-Month-Old Felix Wanders Toward Other Toddlers, Returns