Question

Instead of happily exploring the attractive toys located in the pediatrician's waiting room, little Sandra tenaciously clings to her mother's skirt. Sandra most clearly shows signs of:

A. imprinting.

B. egocentrism.

C. insecure attachment.

D. secure attachment.

E. assimilation.

(Its either insecure or secure attachment I'm just not sure which one)

Answer 1

I believe the answer is D. secure attachment.

It would be easy if you knew the difference between secure and insecure attachment: according to research, a child with insecure attachment will avoid or ignore the caregiver and a child with secure attachment feel protected by their caregiver.

If Sandra clings onto her mother's skirt, it shows that she feels like her mother will protect her from strangers.