Three-year old Tatiana is always on high alert. When her mother leaves her in the care of her baby-sitter, she is often unconsoloable, even when her mother returns to try and ease the stress of the situation. Tatiana exhibits this attachment style
A)secure
B) avoidant
C) insecure-ambivalent
D) unorganized

Question

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Tatiana's behavior is indicative of an insecure-ambivalent attachment style, characterized by intense distress when a caregiver leaves and difficulty being consoled upon their return, showing a desire for closeness but also resistance due to the inconsistency of the caregiver's attention.

Three-Year Old Tatiana Is Always on High Alert