In the strange situation procedure,ambivalently attached infants _____ when their mothers left.

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In the strange situation procedure, ambivalently attached infants show anxiety and distress when their mothers leave, but they also display anger and resistance when the mothers return. This mixed reaction is due to the infants' conflicting feelings of wanting to seek comfort and support from their mothers but feeling angry and frustrated because of their inconsistent care. As a result, these infants cry more than the other attachment patterns.

In the Strange Situation Procedure,ambivalently Attached Infants _____ When Their