Kono takes her one-year-old son, Chin Ho, to visit an infant-toddler program that he will soon join. Chin Ho appears very anxious and is unwilling to explore and play with toys, even though Kono is close by. When Kono leaves the room, Chin Ho becomes extremely upset and remains that way all the time his mother is gone. When Kono returns, Chin Ho stays close to his mother, but makes it clear he does not want her to touch him or pick him up. He appears angry with Kono. This best demonstrates which sort of attachment relationship?

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Chin Ho's behavior is indicative of resistant attachment, where the child is anxious, becomes extremely upset when the caregiver leaves, and shows ambivalence upon their return, often appearing angry or resistant to comfort.

Kono Takes Her One-Year-Old Son, Chin Ho, to Visit an Infant-Toddler