In insecure-avoidant attachment, infants appear anxious even with their mothers and tend not to explore much. They also become very distressed when their mothers leave, but are ambivalent and display anger on her return and stay near her after she returns but seemingly resent her earlier departure and often resist her attempts at contact.

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In insecure-avoidant attachment, infants actually show little distress when their mothers leave and do not seek contact upon their return. They also do not explore much, but they do not display anger or resentment towards their mother.

In Insecure-Avoidant Attachment, Infants Appear Anxious Even with Their Mothers