Karen becomes extremely distressed when her mother leaves the room and tends to make a fuss when her mother returns. Which of the following best characterizes her attachment style?

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Karen's behavior of becoming distressed when her mother leaves the room and then making a fuss when her mother returns is characteristic of an anxious attachment style. Anxious attachment involves a fear of abandonment and an intense need for closeness, resulting in behaviors such as clinging, becoming upset when separated from the attachment figure, and seeking reassurance when reunited.

Karen Becomes Extremely Distressed When Her Mother Leaves the Room