In Ainsworth's studies on infant attachment, the _____ infants sought their mothers' comfort, while also squirming to get away when the mother returned to the room.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The behavior described in the question is characteristic of infants with an anxious/ambivalent attachment style. These infants want their mother's comfort but are also ambivalent about receiving it, and they often display conflicting behaviors when the caregiver returns to the room. Caregiver-based and dependent are not recognized attachment styles, while insecurely attached is too broad to be the correct answer.

In Ainsworth's Studies on Infant Attachment, the _____ Infants Sought