Secure Attachment (Type B)
Secure attachment
Real World
A toddler at a soft-play centre who confidently explores the equipment, glances back at their parent, cries briefly when the parent leaves but calms quickly on return, is displaying the classic secure pattern Ainsworth identified.
Exam Focus
State the percentage (60–70%), name all three behavioural hallmarks, and link to sensitive/responsive caregiving to access full AO1 marks.
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