Zandra's mother brings her 2-year-old daughter to a new dentist.Zandra's mother leaves the room and Zandra is momentarily alone with the dental hygienist,whom Zandra smiles at and plays with.When Zandra's mother returns,Zandra barely glances up and continues to play patty-cake with the dental hygienist.Zandra would most likely be classified as having a(n)________ attachment.

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Zandra's behavior suggests an avoidant attachment, as she shows little distress when her mother leaves and does not seek comfort or show a strong preference for her mother upon her return.

Zandra's Mother Brings Her 2-Year-Old Daughter to a New Dentist