When Holly's mom drops her off at daycare, she is happy to go off and play with the other children. When her mom comes to pick her up at the end of the day, she greets her excitedly and tells her all about her day. Holly represents the ______ attachment style.

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Holly's happy and excited behavior during drop-off and pickup suggests that she has a secure attachment style. Children with secure attachment styles tend to feel comfortable exploring and playing when their caregiver is present, and are happy to see and interact with their caregiver upon their return.

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