Alex is playing in a room where his mother is sitting nearby.Alex becomes distressed when a stranger enters the room and hardly leaves his mother's side.Later, when his mother and the stranger leave the room for a moment, Alex begins to wail and cry.However, when his mother returns, he runs up to her, and instead of giving her a hug/kiss, he begins to punch her in the arm.This would be a description of what type of attachment pattern?

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DAlex's behavior demonstrates characteristics of both ambivalent and disorganized-disoriented attachment patterns. Ambivalent attachment is indicated by his distress when separated from his mother and his mixed reactions upon her return, showing both a desire for closeness and anger. The disorganized-disoriented attachment is suggested by his contradictory behaviors, such as seeking his mother for comfort but then responding with aggression instead of affection.

Alex Is Playing in a Room Where His Mother Is