Abby's Mother Leaves the Room

Multiple Choice

Abby's mother leaves the room. When her mother returns, Abby runs to greet her mother. However, when her mother reaches to pick her up, Abby pulls away and screams out "no." According to Mary Ainsworth's research, Abby is exhibiting a(n)

A) secure attachment.
B) insecure-ambivalent attachment.
C) insecure-avoidant attachment.
D) separation anxiety disorder.