Caleb is often in trouble for conflicts with peers and teachers at school. When he gets home, he just goes to his room. When his father tries to talk with him, they end up screaming at each other even though Caleb really wants to be with his father. Caleb feels like his father is only around to yell at him and then leave but won't really talk to him the way that he wants. This makes Caleb feel like he has no hope of anyone ever understanding him. Caleb is most likely illustrating ______.

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Caleb's behavior and feelings suggest an insecure resistant attachment, where he desires closeness with his father but feels frustrated and misunderstood, leading to conflict and emotional distress.

Caleb Is Often in Trouble for Conflicts with Peers and Teachers