Mariposa is in the strange situation; she moves freely away from her mother but keeps track of where she is through periodic glances. she would most likely be classified as being

I believe the correct term to fill in the blank would be securely attached. Mariposa is securely attached to her mother. These type of people shows uneasiness when the attachment figure is away or out of sight and can only be soothed when they see or talk to this person.

Absolute