Children Who Passively or Actively Demonstrate Hostility Toward the Caregiver

question 47

Multiple Choice

Children who passively or actively demonstrate hostility toward the caregiver while simultaneously wanting to be held and comforted are demonstrating what pattern of attachment?

• A) insecure-avoidant
• B) insecure-resistant/ambivalent
• C) anxious-fearful/frustrated
• D) anxious-impatient

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Definitions:

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Animosity

A strong feeling of hostility or antagonism towards someone or something.

Martin Delaney

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