Susan becomes extremely upset when her mother leaves, grasping her leg and refusing to let go. When her mother returns she is difficult to console and cries herself to the point of exhaustion. This is best explained by which form of attachment?

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This behavior is typical of an anxious-ambivalent attachment style. The child is anxious and distressed when the caregiver leaves, and when they return, they are difficult to console and may act angrily toward the caregiver. They may cling to the caregiver but also resist their attempts to comfort them.

Susan Becomes Extremely Upset When Her Mother Leaves, Grasping Her