Infants that are wary of new situations and strangers and who often cannot be comforted by the caregiver are likely to have a(n)____ attachment pattern.

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Infants with an anxious-resistant attachment pattern tend to show distress or resistance towards strangers and new situations, and often cannot be comforted by their caregiver. They are also likely to have a heightened negative reaction when separated from their caregiver. This type of attachment pattern is also sometimes referred to as "ambivalent" as the infant may vacillate between seeking comfort from and resisting their caregiver.

Infants That Are Wary of New Situations and Strangers and Who