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,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 unwillingness to explore and play and his extreme upset when his mother leaves the room suggest that he is experiencing separation anxiety. However, his anger and rejection of his mother upon her return suggest that he is also angry with her for leaving him alone. This behavior is characteristic of a resistant attachment relationship.

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