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Karen is 15 months old. Her mother works very long hours. When Karen’s mother picks her up from the babysitter at night, Karen does not run towards her mother. When her mother picks her up, she does not resist, but she also does not prefer her mother to her babysitter or other adults. Which type of attachment does this describe?
  1. Secure attachment
  2. Detached/avoidant insecure attachment
  3. Resistant/ambivalent insecure attachment
  4. Disorganized/disoriented attachment
Explanation
Answer: B - A detached/avoidant child does not prefer his or her parent to strangers. A detached/avoidant child does not avoid or resist contact with the parent when the parent initiates, but also does not seek contact or comfort such as holding, hugging or kissing.
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