The pattern of attachment called anxious avoidant attachment has been associated with a caregiver who is
A) intrusive or even may have been abusive.
B) unresponsive to the needs to the infant.
C) able to anticipate the infant's needs before the infant even signals what he needs.
D) overly responsive to the signals of the infant.

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Anxious avoidant attachment is associated with a caregiver who is unresponsive to the needs of the infant. This caregiver may not provide comfort or respond to the signals of the infant, leading the infant to feel like their needs won't be met if they express them.

The Pattern of Attachment Called Anxious Avoidant Attachment Has Been