Even though Alicia was busy playing when her mother came to pick her up from her babysitter,she quickly ran to her mother,gesturing to be held.Alicia most clearly showed signs of

A) conservation.
B) stranger anxiety.
C) secure attachment.
D) egocentrism.

Alicia's behavior of running towards her mother and gesturing to be held indicates that she has a secure attachment with her mother. This means that Alicia feels comfortable and safe with her mother, and seeks her mother's emotional support when she is in distress or uncertain situations. This behavior is a typical characteristic of secure attachment in young children. Conservation, stranger anxiety, and egocentrism do not accurately describe Alicia's behavior in this scenario.