Roberto and his mother are at the house of a cousin whom they rarely visit.Roberto stays with his mother when they first arrive but then begins to explore his new surroundings and discovers a playroom.Even though he appears to be comfortable,he still checks back with his mother periodically and then returns to his play.What type of attachment is Roberto demonstrating?

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Roberto demonstrates secure attachment because he is able to explore his environment but still checks back with his mother periodically for reassurance before returning to play. This indicates that he trusts his mother as a secure base from which to explore his surroundings.

Roberto and His Mother Are at the House of a Cousin