Upon being reunited with her mother in the Strange Situation study, baby Michelle greets her mother by turning away and returning to the toy she had been playing with while glancing at the stranger in the room. This indicates which type of attachment pattern?

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Michelle's behavior indicates an insecure/avoidant attachment pattern. Insecure/avoidant children tend to avoid or ignore the caregiver upon reunion, showing little emotional response and often focusing on play or objects rather than seeking comfort or acknowledging the caregiver's return.

Upon Being Reunited with Her Mother in the Strange Situation