In the Strange Situation, Helena clings to her mother and fails to explore. When her mother leaves, Helena is distressed. When her mother returns, she clings to her mother, but hits and pushes her. Helena is displaying characteristics of __________ attachment.

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Helena is displaying resistance to her mother leaving and returning, as seen in her clinging and distress. However, her hitting and pushing behavior towards her mother upon her return indicates a lack of trust and anger towards her mother for leaving in the first place. This behavior is characteristic of a resistant attachment style.

In the Strange Situation, Helena Clings to Her Mother and Fails