Jerome clings to his mother and refuses to leave her lap. When she walks into another room, Jerome throws a huge temper tantrum. However, when his mother returns, he is not relieved. Instead, he cries and hits her. When she puts him down, he throws another fit and puts his arms up to be held. Jerome is exhibiting characteristics of _____ attachment.

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Jerome's behavior of clinging to his mother but then hitting her when she returns is characteristic of insecure-resistant/ambivalent attachment. This type of attachment is characterized by a child's inconsistent behavior towards a caregiver, where they may cling to them but then display anger or resistance towards them.

Jerome Clings to His Mother and Refuses to Leave Her