Even though Alicia was busy playing when her mother came to pick her up from her babysitter,she quickly ran to her mother,gesturing to be held.Alicia most clearly showed signs of
A) conservation.
B) stranger anxiety.
C) secure attachment.
D) egocentrism.

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Alicia's behavior of running towards her mother and gesturing to be held shows that she has a secure attachment with her mother. This means that Alicia feels safe and comfortable with her mother and seeks closeness and comfort from her in times of stress or uncertainty. Conservation, stranger anxiety, and egocentrism are not relevant to the scenario described.

Even Though Alicia Was Busy Playing When Her Mother Came