Anna is an infant taking part in the Strange Situation. Anna was not interested in playing with the toys and sat next to her mother. When the stranger entered the room, Anna began to cry. After her mother left the room and came back in, Anna cried and signaled for her mother to pick her up. When her mother picked her up, she kicked her feet and wanted to get down. She fussed for the remainder of the procedure. What attachment type is Anna's behavior consistent with?

A. secure attachment
B. insecure-avoidant attachment
C. insecure-resistant attachment
D. disorganized-disoriented attachment


Answer: C

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