Grant, a 16-month-old, is participating in the Strange Situation with his mother.Grant melts down when his mother leaves and sobs uncontrollably.When his mother returns, Grant runs to be with her but appears quite angry.Grant would most likely be classified as demonstrating a(n):

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Grant's behavior of melting down and sobbing when his mother leaves and then appearing angry when she returns indicates that he may have an insecure/resistant attachment style. This is characterized by a child's clingy and anxious behavior towards the caregiver, with a mixed reaction of seeking and avoiding contact upon reunion.

Grant, a 16-Month-Old, Is Participating in the Strange Situation with His