Baby George's mother leaves him sitting in the grocery cart as she goes around the corner searching for cake mix.George screams as she leaves,reaches for her when she returns,but then pushes her away.George's behavior is most consistent with a(n) ________ attachment style.

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George's behavior is indicative of an ambivalent attachment style, characterized by distress when separated from the caregiver and ambivalent behavior upon their return, such as seeking close contact but also resisting it. This is shown through George's initial distress when his mother leaves, his reaching for her upon return, and then pushing her away, demonstrating both a desire for closeness and a difficulty in trusting the caregiver's responsiveness.

Baby George's Mother Leaves Him Sitting in the Grocery Cart