According to psychologist Ainsworth, infants that show some distress when left with a stranger, cling to the mother for a brief amount of time when she returns, and continue to play after a short while reflect the ________ infant-mother attachment style.

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The description fits the secure infant-mother attachment style, where infants feel comfortable exploring their environment when their caregiver is present, but may display mild distress when separated. When the caregiver returns, infants seek proximity and contact, but are quickly reassured and return to play.

According to Psychologist Ainsworth, Infants That Show Some Distress When