Roberto,a toddler,is left with a stranger in a room when his mother leaves for a few minutes.He is very upset and difficult to calm in his mother's absence.When his mother returns,he approaches her but later resists by fighting against being held.According to Ainsworth and her colleagues,Roberto most likely belongs to the _____ attached group.

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Roberto's behavior suggests that he is anxious and uncertain about his mother's return, but also upset when she leaves. This is characteristic of children in the ambivalent attachment group. They may seek closeness with their caregiver but also resist their contact, indicating a lack of trust in the caregiver's availability and responsiveness.

Roberto,a Toddler,is Left with a Stranger in a Room When