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How do children with an avoidant attachment style behave when their caregiver returns after leaving?

  1. They show a strong preference for the caregiver over strangers

  2. They continue their activities indifferent to the caregiver's return

  3. They immediately stop their activity and seek the caregiver's comfort

  4. They show distress until they are comforted by the caregiver

The correct answer is: They continue their activities indifferent to the caregiver's return

Children with an avoidant attachment style typically exhibit behaviors that suggest they are independent and may not seek comfort or closeness from their caregivers, even upon their return. This behavior often manifests as a lack of overt distress when the caregiver leaves and a continued focus on their activities upon the caregiver's return. They may seem indifferent, demonstrating little interest in seeking out the caregiver for comfort or affection. This pattern reflects their learned behavior of minimizing emotional contact, often as a defense mechanism against perceived inconsistency from their caregivers. As a result, while they might acknowledge the caregiver's presence, they do so without the warmth or attachment seen in other attachment styles.

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