Olivia is an infant taking part in the Strange Situation. When her mother comes back in the room, she ignores her mother and fails to greet her, even when her mother calls her name. When her mother tries to pick her up, she turns away. What attachment type is Olivia's behavior consistent with?

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Olivia's behavior of ignoring her mother and turning away when her mother tries to pick her up indicates a lack of interest in establishing a close relationship with her caregiver. This is consistent with the insecure-avoidant attachment style, where the infant appears indifferent or avoids the caregiver.

Olivia Is an Infant Taking Part in the Strange Situation