You go to a movie and leave your child with the babysitter. When you return, your child gets near you but angrily resists being touched. Your child's behavior is suggestive of which type of attachment?
A)securely attached
B)secure-disorganized
C)insecure-avoidant
D)insecure-ambivalent

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Insecure-ambivalent attachment is characterized by children who become anxious and angry when their caregiver returns after an absence. They seek closeness but also resist contact or interaction, showing mixed feelings of wanting comfort but also being angry at the caregiver's departure.

You Go to a Movie and Leave Your Child with the Babysitter