At twelve months of age,Jordan is classified as a securely attached child by his pediatrician on the basis of the criteria set by Mary Ainsworth.Which of the following behaviors in the strange situation would be most consistent with this classification?
A) Jordan is moderately distressed when his mother leaves him alone and is pleased when she returns.
B) Jordan is unconcerned when his mother leaves and is uninterested when she returns.
C) Jordan is very upset when his mother leaves and seems both relieved and angry when she returns.
D) Jordan is very upset when his mother leaves,and he ignores her when she returns.

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A securely attached child is expected to demonstrate moderate distress when their caregiver leaves them alone and show pleasure when the caregiver returns. This behavior indicates that the child is confident that they will receive comfort and care from their caregiver upon their return. Jordan's behavior in option A is consistent with this expectation, making it the best choice.

At Twelve Months of Age,Jordan Is Classified as a Securely