In the Strange Situation, Antwan ignores his mother and displays and odd, frozen posture. He does not cry when his mother leaves the room. When she returns, Antwan looks away when she is holding him. Antwan is displaying characteristics of __________ attachment.

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Antwan's behavior, such as ignoring his mother, displaying a frozen posture, not crying when his mother leaves, and looking away when being held upon her return, are indicative of disorganized/disoriented attachment. This attachment style is characterized by a lack of a clear strategy for dealing with the stress of separation and reunion, leading to inconsistent and odd behaviors.

In the Strange Situation, Antwan Ignores His Mother and Displays