An infant who sometimes can but often cannot elicit the sensitive care she needs is likely to form a _____ working model of self and a positive working model of others, thus forming a _____ attachment.

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An infant who struggles to consistently elicit sensitive care is likely to develop a negative working model of self, feeling unworthy or incapable of receiving the care they seek. This can lead to a resistant attachment style, where the child may become overly dependent on the caregiver, seeking constant reassurance due to their negative self-view but still viewing others (the caregivers) positively, believing they can provide the needed care.

An Infant Who Sometimes Can but Often Cannot Elicit the Sensitive