In the strange situation, Daniel is hesitant to explore and maintains close contact to his mother while she is in the room. When his mother leaves, Daniel shows high levels of distress and when she returns he alternates between clinging to her and pushing her away. It is MOST likely that Daniel has a(n) _____ attachment to his mother.

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Daniel's behavior of being hesitant to explore, maintaining close contact with his mother while she is present, and showing distress when she leaves, followed by alternating between clinging and pushing away when she returns, are all indicative of an insecure-ambivalent attachment style. This style is characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in the child's relationship with their caregiver, leading to difficulties in exploring and regulating emotions.

In the Strange Situation, Daniel Is Hesitant to Explore and Maintains