Which of the following best describes a toddler who securely attached during the Strange Situation test?

a. The toddler usually cries upon separation but when the mother returns they greet her happily and begin to smile.
b. The toddler shows little or no interaction when she is present and no response when she departs.
c. The toddler is less likely than others to explore the room and shows greater than normal distress when she leaves.
d. The toddler seems dazed and detached when the mother leaves the room and remains fearful upon her return.

A. Toddlers in the secure attachment category use the mother as a secure base from which to explore when only the mother and toddler are present. Upon separation, securely attached toddlers usually cry or vocalize in protest. When the mother returns, they greet her happily by smiling and perhaps going to her to be hugged and held.