Which of the following best describes Morton, a toddler who is considered securely attached based on the strange situation test?
a. The toddler usually cries upon separation, but when the mother returns he greets her happily and begins to smile.
b. The toddler shows little or no interaction with the mother when she is present and no response when she departs.
c. The toddler is less likely than others to explore the room and pushes the mother away when she attempts to comfort the child or pick her up.
d. The toddler seems dazed and detached when the mother leaves the room and remains fearful upon her return.
Answer: A
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