Alex is playing in a room where his mother is sitting nearby.Alex becomes distressed when a stranger enters the room and hardly leaves his mother's side.Later,when his mother and the stranger leave the room for a moment,Alex begins to wail and cry.However,when his mother returns,he runs up to her,and instead of giving her a hug/kiss,he begins to punch her in the arm.This would be a description of what type of attachment pattern?

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This behavior is indicative of an ambivalent attachment pattern, where children may become very distressed when a parent leaves but behave in an angry or resistant manner when the parent returns. This pattern shows a mix of seeking and resisting closeness and comfort from the caregiver.

Alex Is Playing in a Room Where His Mother Is