In the Strange Situation, Antwan ignores his mother and displays and odd, frozen posture. He does not cry when his mother leaves the room. When she returns, Antwan looks away when she is holding him. Antwan is displaying characteristics of ________ attachment.

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Antwan's behavior, such as ignoring his mother, displaying a frozen posture, and looking away when held, is indicative of disorganized/disoriented attachment, which is characterized by a lack of a coherent attachment strategy and odd or contradictory behaviors.

In the Strange Situation, Antwan Ignores His Mother and Displays