One-year-old Francisco is terribly clingy even when his mom is in the same room.If she leaves,he cries frantically and cannot be comforted by her when she returns.According to attachment theory,what is Francisco's attachment status?

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Francisco's behavior indicates anxious-ambivalent attachment, which is characterized by excessive clinginess and distress when the caregiver leaves, and difficulty being comforted upon reunion. This attachment style is often seen in children who have inconsistent or unpredictable parenting.

One-Year-Old Francisco Is Terribly Clingy Even When His Mom Is