Jerome,an infant,hardly uses his mother or his caregivers as a base to explore his surroundings.He hardly notices his mother when she leaves him alone.He also never reacts with rage when his mother returns.In this case,Jerome is displaying the _____ style of attachment.

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Jerome's lack of reaction to his caregiver leaving and returning, as well as his lack of interest in using them as a base to explore, suggest that he is displaying the avoidant style of attachment. This is characterized by infants who seem indifferent to their caregiver's presence and may actively avoid or ignore them.

Jerome,an Infant,hardly Uses His Mother or His Caregivers as a Base