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Paul is babysitting Pamela for the first time.When Pamela's mom leaves,Pamela cries.When her mom returns,Pamela reaches for her but then pushes away from her.Paul assumes Pamela has a(n) ________ attachment.

A) secure
B) ambivalent
C) avoidant
D) anxious

Ambivalent Attachment

The attachment style for infants who are unwilling to explore an unfamiliar environment but seem to have mixed feelings about the caregiver—they cry when the caregiver leaves the room, but they cannot be consoled by the caregiver upon the caregiver’s return.

Secure

Feeling of being safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

  • Characterize the specifics of distinct attachment styles: secure, avoidant, and ambivalent, and how they manifest in the behavior patterns of children.
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