In the strange situation test, Alfred is ambivalent toward his mother. When his mother returns, Alfred runs to her, but then he tries to get away from when she holds him. According to Ainsworth, this is an example of which type of attachment?

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This behavior is indicative of resistant attachment (also known as ambivalent attachment), where children are ambivalent when they are reunited with their caregiver, seeking closeness but also resisting contact or interaction.

In the Strange Situation Test, Alfred Is Ambivalent Toward His