When 16-month-old Thomas is near his mommy, he displays a range of emotions. Sometimes he is fearful. At times, he appears dazed and confused. He seems to struggle with the stress of the Strange Situation. How would you classify Thomas's attachment to his mother?

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A disorganized-disoriented attachment pattern is a style of attachment in which a child shows inconsistent and often contradictory behavior.

When 16-Month-Old Thomas Is near His Mommy, He Displays a Range