Ashley's mother, Janice, has noticed that her child gets very upset when she leaves her with her caregiver. When Janice returns home from work, Ashley often resists her attempt to hold her. Ashley is displaying

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Ashley's behavior indicates ambivalent attachment. This type of attachment is characterized by anxiety and distress when the attachment figure (in this case, Janice) is not present or when she leaves, and resistance or anger when the figure returns. It often occurs when the caregiver is inconsistent in responding to the child's needs, sometimes being responsive and sometimes neglectful.

Ashley's Mother, Janice, Has Noticed That Her Child Gets Very