In the Strange Situation, George clings to his mother and refuses to explore the toys. When his mother leaves, George is distressed. When his mother returns, George continues to cry, yet clings to his mother. He also struggles against her and hits her. George is demonstrating ________ attachment.

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George's behavior of clinging to his mother and being distressed when she leaves, yet struggling against her and hitting her when she returns, indicates that he has an anxious and ambivalent attachment style. This is indicative of the resistant attachment style, where the child seeks closeness to the caregiver but is also resistant to their attempts to provide comfort.

In the Strange Situation, George Clings to His Mother and Refuses