Mary Ainsworth observed that securely attached infants _______. Do not seem to care when the mother leaves the room and do not seek her out on her return Protest loudly when the mother leaves, but resist contact with her when she returns Cry if the mother leaves the room, are easily soothed, and welcome her back when she returns Are not concerned upon separation, but cry to be picked up and held on her return Are not concerned upon separation and do not respond to her return

This is simply known as the bond that exists between specific people (e.g. a mother and her child) emotionally and it often endures for a long period of time. The love of the mother is very important to normal social and emotional development.

Attachment Theory

This theory was stated according to John Bowlby's work that shows that children are biologically inclined to have attachments to caregivers as a means of increasing the chances of their own survival.

Secure Attachment

This is simply known as a form of an attachment where infants or young children have a high-quality, relatively unbreakable relationship with their attachment figure. In this case, the mother. In the Strange Situation, a securely attached infant may be upset when the caregiver or the mother leaves and also may be happy to see the caregiver or mother return, thereby getting back themselves quickly from any distress. When children are securely attached, they can use caregivers or mothers as a secure base for comfort.