Rebecca takes her 1-year-old son,Adam,to visit an infant-toddler program in which she hopes to enroll him.Adam appears very anxious and is unwilling to explore and play with the toys,even though Rebecca is close by.When Rebecca leaves the room to fill out some forms,Adam becomes extremely upset and remains inconsolable.When Rebecca returns,Adam stays close to her,holding onto her leg.However,Adam makes it very clear he does not want her to touch him or pick him up.In fact,he starts kicking and hitting her.In the context of the findings of Mary Ainsworth,which term best describes Adam's attachment style?

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Adam's behavior suggests an ambivalent attachment style, as he appears anxious when separated from his mother and resists physical contact with her when she returns.

Rebecca Takes Her 1-Year-Old Son,Adam,to Visit an Infant-Toddler Program in Which