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

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Anne's lack of distress when her mother left and ignoring her upon return is consistent with an avoidant attachment style. Children with avoidant attachments tend to show little to no distress when separated from their caregivers and may avoid or ignore their caregiver upon reunion.

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