Mothers who resist their infants' attempts at physical closeness and who are emotionally unavailable are more likely than are other mothers to have infants who are
A) insecure/resistant.
B) securely attached.
C) disorganized/disoriented.
D) insecure/avoidant.

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Mothers who resist their infants' attempts at physical closeness and are emotionally unavailable tend to have infants who are insecure/avoidant. These infants learn to avoid seeking comfort from their caregivers because they expect their needs to be unmet.

Mothers Who Resist Their Infants' Attempts at Physical Closeness and Who