Kara takes her 1-year-old son,Delaney,to visit a day care centre where she plans to enrol him.Delaney appears very anxious and is unwilling to explore the playroom,even though Kara is close by.When his mom leaves the room to fill out some forms,Delaney becomes extremely upset.When Kara returns,he clings to her leg but does not calm down and continues to sob.What type of attachment relationship does this example illustrate

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Delaney's behavior indicates an anxious-ambivalent attachment relationship. He is resistant to exploring the playroom without his mother, becomes upset when she leaves, and continues to sob even when she returns. This suggests that Delaney has not developed a sense of security or trust in his mother's availability and may experience separation anxiety.

Kara Takes Her 1-Year-Old Son,Delaney,to Visit a Day Care Centre