When put on the floor to play, baby Elaine cries as if she wants to be held. When her mother picks her up though, Elaine pushes away with both arms and turns her head away. Mary Ainsworth would say that Elaine is

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Elaine's behavior indicates an insecure resistant attachment style, characterized by ambivalence towards the caregiver. She shows distress when put down (indicating a desire for closeness) but resists comfort when picked up, reflecting a mix of seeking and resisting intimacy typical of this attachment style.

When Put on the Floor to Play, Baby Elaine Cries