Which style of attachment is most likely used to describe babies who have caregivers who are uncomfortable with affection and force separation at an early age?
A) Secure
B) Ambivalent
C) Avoidant
D) Inflexible

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Babies who experience caregivers who are uncomfortable with affection and force early separation tend to develop an avoidant attachment style. These babies learn that their needs for comfort and affection will not be met, so they learn to suppress their attachment behaviors to cope with the lack of response from their caregivers.

Which Style of Attachment Is Most Likely Used to Describe