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Jessie is being evaluated in the strange situation procedure. Jessie's mom places
him on the floor of the play room and he crawls away from her. He does not look
back or seek her attention the whole time he is in the play room. When his
mother leaves the play room he does not notice she is gone and when she
returns he does not want her to pick him up. He cries and stiffens his back when
she tries to sit him in her lap. According to Ainsworth, what type of attachment
might this baby be displaying?
OA insecure attachment
OB. avoidant attachment
OC. anxious attachment
D. disorganized attachment



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In this scenario, Jessie's behavior in the strange situation procedure aligns with the characteristics of an avoidant attachment style, as identified by Mary Ainsworth in her research on attachment theory. Here's why: 1. **Avoidant Attachment**: - Children displaying avoidant attachment tend to avoid or ignore their caregivers, showing little emotion when the caregiver leaves or returns. They may not seek comfort or contact with the caregiver, and when picked up, they may resist contact or even push the caregiver away. 2. **Jessie's Behavior**: - Jessie crawls away from his mother without seeking attention. - He does not look back or show distress when his mother leaves. - Upon her return, he resists being picked up, cries, and stiffens his back when she tries to hold him, indicating a lack of comfort in close contact. 3. **Conclusion**: - Based on the description provided, Jessie's behavior aligns with the characteristics of avoidant attachment. His lack of seeking comfort or connection with his mother, as well as his resistance to physical contact, reflects the avoidant attachment style. Therefore, in the given scenario, Jessie might be displaying an avoidant attachment towards his mother according to Ainsworth's attachment theory.

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