An infant who derives comfort and confidence from a caregiver demonstrates which attachment type?

• A. Secure attachment
• B. Avoidant attachment
• C. Disorganized attachment
• D. Ambivalent & Anxious attachment

Answer: (A)

Secure attachment is shown when an infant uses the caregiver as a reliable source of comfort and safety, forming a secure base from which to explore. When comfort and confidence come from the caregiver, the child is likely to seek closeness, calm quickly in the caregiver’s presence, and feel secure enough to explore their surroundings because they trust the caregiver to respond supportively. This pattern contrasts with avoidant attachment (indifference to the caregiver), disorganized attachment (confused or frightening responses), or ambivalent/anxious attachment (clinginess paired with difficulty calming and mixed signals). So, deriving comfort and confidence from a caregiver fits the secure attachment pattern.