If 1-year-old Erik doesn't seem to care when his mother leaves the room, and shows no reaction when she returns, Erik's attachment style is _____.
A) secure
B) disorganized
C) avoidant
D) anxious-ambivalent

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Erik's lack of reaction or attachment behavior when his mother leaves and returns suggests an avoidant attachment style. It is characterized by an indifference to the presence of the caregiver and a lack of distress when separated from them, indicating a disregard for the emotional bond with their primary caregiver.

If 1-Year-Old Erik Doesn't Seem to Care When His Mother