When a baby is upset when her attachment figure leaves the room, and then demonstrates anger when the attachment figure returns, she is displaying an avoidant attachment style.

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This is incorrect. A baby displaying anger when an attachment figure returns after leaving the room is demonstrating a resistant/ambivalent attachment style, as they may be anxious and unsure whether to seek or reject comfort from their caregiver. An avoidant attachment style would involve the baby showing little to no distress when their caregiver leaves and not seeking comfort upon their return.

When a Baby Is Upset When Her Attachment Figure Leaves