Devon clings to his mother.When she leaves the room, he cries loudly, but when she returns to comfort him, he kicks and squirms.Mary Ainsworth would say he is:

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Devon's behavior of clinging to his mother but then resisting her return and comfort shows signs of insecure attachment, and specifically, insecure resistant attachment. This type of attachment style is characterized by the child being clingy and dependent on their caregiver, while also displaying anger and resistance when they return after separation.

Devon Clings to His Mother