Elise has been playing alone, upset, by herself in her room. When her mother returns, she is not comforted but seems angry with her mother. Elise is most likely exhibiting a(n)____ attachment.

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Elise has been playing alone, upset, by herself in her room. When her mother returns, she is not comforted but seems angry with her mother. Elise is most likely exhibiting a(n)____ attachment. ​

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Elise's behavior of being upset and angry with her mother indicates that she is exhibiting a resistant attachment. Children with resistant attachment tend to be clingy and hesitant to explore, but also show anger or resistance towards their caregiver when they return after a separation.

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