When one-year-old Hayley's mother left her in an unfamiliar room, Hayley cried. When her mother returned, Hayley wanted to be held for a minute but then wanted to get down and play. Hayley appears to have a(n) ________ attachment to her mother.

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In a secure attachment, the child may cry when the caregiver leaves but will be happy to see them return and seek comfort from them before going off to play again, which is exactly what Hayley did.

When One-Year-Old Hayley's Mother Left Her in an Unfamiliar Room