During the Strange Situation experiments, children who behaved in a bizarre manner when their parents returned were categorized as having a(n) _____ attachment.
A) secure
B) disorganized
C) anxious-ambivalent
D) avoidant

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Children who behave in a bizarre or confused manner when their parents return are categorized as having a disorganized attachment. This type of attachment is considered the least secure and is associated with inconsistent or frightening caregiving.

Note: The other three options (secure, anxious-ambivalent, and avoidant) describe different types of attachment styles that are not characterized by bizarre behavior.

During the Strange Situation Experiments, Children Who Behaved in a Bizarre