Kimmy becomes extremely upset and cries every time her mother leaves her at preschool.However,when Kimmy's mom returns for her,Kimmy becomes angry and squirms out of her mom's arms.Kimmy can best be characterized as having a(n)____ attachment style.
A) secure
B) avoidant
C) disorganized
D) ambivalent

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Kimmy's behavior of becoming upset when her mother leaves and then angry and resistant when her mother returns is consistent with the ambivalent attachment style. This style is characterized by a fear of abandonment and an inconsistent response to the caregiver's presence or absence.

Kimmy Becomes Extremely Upset and Cries Every Time Her Mother