Alex Is Playing in a Room with His Mother Nearby

question 81

Multiple Choice

Alex is playing in a room with his mother nearby.Alex becomes distressed when a stranger enters the room and rushes to his mother's side.When his mother and the stranger leave the room for a moment,Alex wails and cries.However,when his mother returns,he runs to her,and instead of giving her a hug,he punches her in the arm.What type of attachment pattern is Alex demonstrating?

• A)avoidant attachment pattern
• B)secure attachment pattern
• C)ambivalent attachment pattern
• D)disorganized-disoriented attachment pattern

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