An infant is distressed by his separation from his mother; he approaches her with anger upon her return.What attachment pattern is shown in this example?
A) resistant attachment
B) avoidant attachment
C) disorganised/disoriented attachment
D) secure attachment

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The infant's distress at separation and anger upon the mother's return suggests that they have a resistant attachment pattern, which is characterized by an ambivalent or preoccupied response to the caregiver's departure and return. The infant may exhibit some anger or resistance towards the caregiver, which may be a result of inconsistent or unpredictable caregiving.

An Infant Is Distressed by His Separation from His Mother;