At 12 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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According to Mary Ainsworth's criteria, a securely attached child will display moderate distress when their caregiver leaves them alone in the strange situation, but will still interact positively with the caregiver upon their return. Option A is the only choice that aligns with these criteria, as Jordan displays distress when his mother leaves but is pleased when she returns. Options B, C, and D display behaviors that are inconsistent with a secure attachment classification.

At 12 Months of Age,Jordan Is Classified as a Securely