According to Mary Ainsworth, a child who is wary in strange situations and who is ambivalent when the mother returns after a brief absence is displaying:
A)a secure attachment
B)an avoidant attachment
C)a disorganized attachment
D)a resistant attachment

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A child who is ambivalent and wary in strange situations, and who has difficulty calming down after the mother's return, is displaying a resistant attachment. They are often clingy and have a hard time exploring their environment even when the mother is present. This is in contrast to avoidant children who show little or no distress upon separation from their mother and do not seek comfort upon her return. Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of a consistent pattern of behavior. Secure attachment is characterized by a child feeling comfortable exploring the environment, using the mother as a secure base, and returning to her for comfort when necessary.

According to Mary Ainsworth, a Child Who Is Wary in Strange