Which of the following children is most likely to have a temper tantrum when her father leaves the room?
A) Nola, who has a secure attachment to her father.
B) Ilsa, who has an anxious-ambivalent attachment to her father.
C) Denia, who has a disorganized-disoriented attachment to her father.
D) Lakesha, who has an anxious-avoidant attachment to her father.

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Children with an anxious-ambivalent attachment style are often clingy, fear abandonment, and can become upset when their caregiver leaves. Nola, with a secure attachment, would likely feel confident and secure even when her father leaves. Denia, with a disorganized-disoriented attachment, may have difficulty regulating her emotions and may display unpredictable behaviors. Lakesha, with an anxious-avoidant attachment, may not display much emotion when her father leaves as she has learned to suppress her feelings and avoid attachment behaviors.

Which of the Following Children Is Most Likely to Have