When the mother returns in the strange situation, the insecure-ambivalent infant may rush back to her, but is equally likely to resist her attempts at soothing.

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Insecure-ambivalent infants show a pattern of seeking closeness to the mother upon her return but also resist her attempts to comfort them, indicating a mix of attachment and resistance.

When the Mother Returns in the Strange Situation, the Insecure-Ambivalent