Providing children with a safe haven in times of stress contributes most directly to

secure attachment.

Explanation:

Attachment behavior is defined as any behavior by which an individual maintains or seeks proximity to another person considered stronger. It is also characterized by the tendency to use the primary caregiver as a safe base, from which to explore unknown environments, and to which to return as a refuge in times of alarm.

The threat of loss arouses anxiety, and the loss causes grief, sadness, anger and anger. The maintenance of these attachment links is considered as a source of security that allows to tolerate those feelings. Attachment is clearly observable in the intense concern that young children show, regarding the exact location of parental figures, when they are in unfamiliar settings.