Questions: Natalie is in the Strange Situation, and she clings anxiously to her caregiver. She does not explore the playroom. She would most likely be classified as being securely attached. insecure disorganized. insecure resistant. insecure avoidant.

The answer is: insecure resistant.

Explanation for each option:

1. Securely attached: This classification is characterized by children who feel confident to explore their environment while using their caregiver as a secure base. They show distress when the caregiver leaves but are easily comforted upon their return. Natalie’s behavior of clinging anxiously and not exploring the playroom does not fit this description.

2. Insecure disorganized: This attachment style is marked by a lack of a coherent strategy for dealing with the stress of the Strange Situation. Children may exhibit confused or contradictory behaviors, such as approaching the caregiver but with averted gaze or showing signs of fear. Natalie’s behavior is more consistent and does not show the disorganized pattern.

3. Insecure resistant: This attachment style is characterized by children who are anxious and clingy, showing significant distress when separated from the caregiver and ambivalence upon their return. They often do not explore the playroom, as they are preoccupied with the caregiver’s presence. Natalie’s behavior of clinging anxiously and not exploring fits this description well.

4. Insecure avoidant: Children with this attachment style tend to avoid or ignore the caregiver, showing little emotion when the caregiver departs or returns. They often do not seek much contact with the caregiver and may focus on the environment instead. Natalie’s behavior of clinging anxiously is contrary to this description.

Therefore, Natalie would most likely be classified as being insecure resistant.