Olivia is an infant taking part in the Strange Situation. When her mother comes back in the room, she ignores her mother and fails to greet her, even when her mother calls her name. When her mother tries to pick her up, she turns away. What attachment type is Olivia's behavior consistent with?
A) secure attachment
B) insecure-avoidant attachment
C) insecure-resistant attachment
D) disorganized-disoriented attachment

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Olivia's behavior is consistent with insecure-avoidant attachment, where infants avoid or ignore their caregiver and may not seek comfort from them when distressed.

Olivia Is an Infant Taking Part in the Strange Situation