CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An infant that alternates between wanting the mother and then pushes her away on reunion is displaying signs of which type of attachment?
A
Insecure-avoidant
B
Insecure-disorganised
C
Insecure-resistant
D
Secure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Insecure-resistant (also known as Type C) is an attachment pattern identified by Ainsworth using the Strange Situation. This attachment type is not willing to explore and seeks greater proximity to the caregiver than the other attachment types.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major determinant of the infant’s pattern of attachment (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, or disorganized) appears to be the quality of care the primary caregiver(s) provides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adults with an avoidant-dismissive insecure attachment style are the opposite of those who are ambivalent or anxious-preoccupied. Instead of craving intimacy, they’re so wary of closeness they try to avoid emotional connection with others. They’d rather not rely on others, or have others rely on them.

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