In the Strange Situation,a sign of secure attachment is:

A) smiling at the mother when she returns to the room.
B) crying and not being comforted when the mother comes back.
C) ignoring the mother when she returns to the room.
D) being reluctant to leave the mother to play with new toys.

Secure Attachment

An emotional bond in which one feels safe and protected, often discussed in the context of caregiver-child relationships.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed in psychology to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child, through a series of introductions, separations, and reunions.

Smiling

A facial expression formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth, often expressing happiness or pleasure.