In the Strange Situation, Kimani seeks closeness to her mother and fails to explore. When her mother leaves, Kimani is distressed. When she returns, Kimani hits her. Kimani is displaying characteristics of __________ attachment.

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Kimani's behavior of seeking closeness to her mother and becoming distressed when she leaves indicates that she is not securely attached. Her hitting behavior when her mother comes back indicates that she is angry and resentful towards her mother for leaving her. This behavior is typical of insecure-resistant attachment.

In the Strange Situation, Kimani Seeks Closeness to Her Mother