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
Answer: C
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