Alex Is Playing in a Room with His Mother Nearby

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