In the Strange Situation, an infant who shows both approach and avoidance behaviours toward his mother when she returns is demonstrating __________ attachment.
A) secure
B) resistant
C) avoidant
D) disoriented
E) unsuccessful

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Resistant attachment, also known as ambivalent attachment, is characterized by infants showing mixed behaviors of seeking closeness to the caregiver upon their return but also resisting contact or interaction, indicating confusion and anxiety about the caregiver's availability and response.

In the Strange Situation, an Infant Who Shows Both Approach