Jake clings to his mother and refuses to leave her lap.When she walks into another room,Jake throws a huge temper tantrum.However,when his mother returns,he is not relieved.Instead,he cries and hits her.When she puts him down,he throws another fit and puts his arms up to be held.Jake is exhibiting characteristics of _____ attachment.

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Jake's behavior of clinging to his mother, throwing a tantrum when she leaves, and hitting her when she returns is indicative of insecure-resistant/ambivalent attachment. This type of attachment is characterized by anxiety and uncertainty about the caregiver's availability and responsiveness. The child may display clingy behavior, but also be angry and resistant towards the caregiver. This is different from insecure-avoidant attachment, where the child may seem indifferent or avoidant towards the caregiver, and secure attachment, where the child is able to explore and interact with the caregiver confidently. There is no indication of disoriented attachment in this scenario.

Jake Clings to His Mother and Refuses to Leave Her