Viktor is placed in the Strange Situation, causing him to be upset. When his mother returns, Viktor looks away from her and refuses to acknowledge her presence. What kind of attachment style is Viktor demonstrating?

A) secure attachment
B) avoidant attachment
C) indifferent attachment
D) anxious attachment

Avoidant Attachment

A pattern of attachment in which individuals actively maintain emotional distance from others and dismiss the importance of close relationships.

Strange Situation

The Strange Situation is a procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth in the 1970s to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.