According to Ainsworth, an anxious-ambivalent child would be expected to
A) have difficulties with mastering languages.
B) lack confidence about his/her athletic ability.
C) make wise moral decisions.
D) be confident that s/he can cry out for help if needed.
E) cry with fear and anger when his/her mother leaves.

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According to Ainsworth's attachment theory, an anxious-ambivalent child would show high levels of distress when their caregiver (usually the mother) leaves the room, indicating an insecure attachment style. This may manifest in crying, clinging, and reluctance to explore their environment. The other options are not directly related to the characteristics of an anxious-ambivalent attachment style.

According to Ainsworth, an Anxious-Ambivalent Child Would Be Expected to