During the Strange-Situation Test,Grady Begins Crying When His Mom Leaves

question 60

Multiple Choice

During the strange-situation test,Grady begins crying when his mom leaves the room.When his mom returns,Grady holds up his arms,asking to be picked up.However,when his mom picks him up,he pushes her away angrily.Grady's behavior is consistent with a(n) ________ attachment style.

• A) avoidant
• B) separation anxiety
• C) secure
• D) ambivalent

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