When Aida's mother left her with a new babysitter, Aida was not upset. When her mother returned, Aida ignored her. Aida appears to have a(n) __________ attachment to her mother.

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Aida's behavior of ignoring her mother upon return is indicative of an avoidant attachment style. Children with avoidant attachment tend to show little to no distress when separated from their caregivers and avoid them upon return, often because they have learned that their needs won't be consistently met.

When Aida's Mother Left Her with a New Babysitter, Aida