Lupe is 14 months old, as is Liesl. Lupe becomes upset when her mother leaves her, but is ambivalent when she returns. Liesl is distant and aloof in her mother's presence. Liesl ignores her mother when she returns following an absence. Lupe's attachment pattern is BEST described as __________. Liesl's attachment pattern is BEST described as __________.
A) anxious/resistant; disorganized
B) anxious/resistant; anxious/avoidant
C) disorganized; anxious/avoidant
D) secure; disorganized

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Lupe is exhibiting signs of anxious/resistant attachment because she becomes upset when her mother leaves, but this distress does not decrease when her mother returns. Liesl, on the other hand, is exhibiting signs of anxious/avoidant attachment because she is distant and aloof in her mother's presence and ignores her when she returns.

Lupe Is 14 Months Old, as Is Liesl