Children with __________________attachment show significant emotional distress when a parent leaves and alternate between clinging and shunning the parent when they return.

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The description given is consistent with ambivalent/resistant attachment, where children show an inconsistent response to the parent leaving and returning, often expressing anger and distress towards them. Secure attachment involves the child feeling confident in their parent's support and are able to explore their environment freely. Avoidant attachment involves children avoiding their parent upon return and showing little emotion. Nonattachment is not a recognized type of attachment.

Children with __________________Attachment Show Significant Emotional Distress When a Parent