In the strange situation task, William clings to his mother prior to separation. After separation, William appears to be angry with his mother when she returns and he resists her attempts to comfort him. This pattern of behavior illustrates a(an) attachment.

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This behavior is indicative of a resistant (or ambivalent) attachment style, where children show both a desire for closeness and resistance or anger upon reunion, often due to inconsistent caregiving responses.

In the Strange Situation Task, William Clings to His Mother