Six-month-old Jordi enjoys play, is distressed when he is separated from his mother, and happy when he is reunited with her. According to Ainsworth, Jordi would be said to have what type of attachment pattern?

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Jordi displays characteristics of a secure attachment pattern as he seeks proximity to his mother for comfort and is happy when reunited with her. He also shows distress when separated from her, indicating that he values her presence and seeks her out as a secure base from which to explore his environment.

Six-Month-Old Jordi Enjoys Play, Is Distressed When He Is Separated