During the strange situation, a child continues exploring for a while when the parent leaves, then cries, upon return of the parent first approaches the parent but then stops and looks unsure around the room. What kind of attachment does this child most likely exhibit?

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The child's behavior of being unsure and disoriented upon the parent's return suggests a disoriented/disorganized attachment, where the child exhibits confusion or apprehension.

During the Strange Situation, a Child Continues Exploring for a While