Infants in a strange situation who appear not to notice or care about their mother's departure or return show signs of
A) object permanence.
B) basic trust.
C) avoidant attachment.
D) imprinting.

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Infants with avoidant attachment may seem indifferent to their caregiver's departure and return because they have learned that their attachment figures cannot be relied upon for comfort and support. This can lead them to emotionally distance themselves from their caregivers to avoid potential disappointment or rejection. Object permanence refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible. Basic trust refers to Erik Erikson's stage of psychosocial development where infants form a sense of trust or mistrust based on their caregivers' responsiveness to their needs. Imprinting refers to a rapid and innate form of learning where a newborn animal forms a strong attachment to its first moving object encountered, typically its mother.

Infants in a Strange Situation Who Appear Not to Notice