In the strange situation test, Barry is not distressed when his mother leaves him with a stranger, and then he ignores his mother when she returns. According to Ainsworth, this is an example of which type of attachment?

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Barry's behavior is indicative of avoidant attachment, where a child does not seek proximity to their parent after separation and tends to avoid or ignore the parent upon reunion. This is characterized by a lack of distress when separated and indifference upon the parent's return.

In the Strange Situation Test, Barry Is Not Distressed When