In an observational study, a one-year-old child plays happily in a room full of toys while their caregiver is present. When the caregiver leaves the room, the child becomes distressed and starts to cry. Upon the caregiver's return a few minutes later, the child immediately seeks them out, is easily comforted, and soon resumes playing. This sequence of behaviors is most characteristic of which of the following?
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In an observational study, a one-year-old child plays happily in a room full of toys while their caregiver is present. When the caregiver leaves the room, the child becomes distressed and starts to cry. Upon the caregiver's return a few minutes later, the child immediately seeks them out, is easily comforted, and soon resumes playing. This sequence of behaviors is most characteristic of which of the following?