Jamail shows little distress when his mother leaves the room and little emotional response when she returns. Ainsworth would characterize Jamail's attachment as ____.

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Jamail's lack of distress and emotional response when his mother leaves and returns suggests that he is not strongly attached to her. This behavior is consistent with the avoidant attachment style, characterized by a lack of emotional expression and a tendency to avoid seeking comfort from attachment figures.

Jamail Shows Little Distress When His Mother Leaves the Room