The nurse is caring for an infant who shows no distress then her parents leave, and then they return the infant ignores her parents. There was no evidence of distress while the parents were gone. This type of attachment between the infant and parents is most likely which of the following types of attachment?

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The behavior described is characteristic of avoidant attachment, where the infant shows no preference between a caregiver and a stranger, often ignoring the caregiver upon their return. This is indicative of the infant having learned that their needs may not be consistently met, leading to a strategy of avoiding seeking comfort from the caregiver.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant Who Shows No