Eighteen-month old Ezra shows little distress when his mother leaves him with his grandmother, but also shows little interest in interacting with her when she returns. Ezra's attachment style is

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Ezra's behavior is indicative of an avoidant attachment style, characterized by a lack of distress when the caregiver leaves and a lack of interest when the caregiver returns. This pattern reflects an effort to avoid or suppress a response to the caregiver, suggesting the child has learned that expressing needs or seeking comfort is not effective.

Eighteen-Month Old Ezra Shows Little Distress When His Mother Leaves