n contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child: a. becomes acutely anxious in the presence of strangers or in unfamiliar surroundings. b. shows little emotional response to a parent or caregiver following repeated rejection. c. reaches out and explores because he or she knows that the parents are there as a safety net. d. clings to a parent or caregiver because he or she knows that the person can be trusted.