Link the correct attachment style to the following descriptions: (1) thrilled when reunited with a caregiver; (2) confused, erratic response when reunited with a caregiver; (3) doesn't care when reunited with a caregiver.
A) (1) secure; (2) avoidant; (3) disorganized
B) (1) secure; (2) disorganized; (3) avoidant
C) (1) secure; (2) anxious-ambivalent; (3) avoidant
D) (1) secure; (2) avoidant; (3) anxious-ambivalent

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(1) is a description of secure attachment, where the child is thrilled when reunited with a caregiver. 
(2) is a description of avoidant attachment, where the child has a confused and erratic response when reunited with a caregiver. 
(3) is a description of disorganized attachment, where the child doesn't seem to care when reunited with a caregiver. Therefore, the best choice is B: (1) secure; (2) disorganized; (3) avoidant.

Link the Correct Attachment Style to the Following Descriptions: (1)