Dr Betts Conducts a Study of Infant Attachment

Multiple Choice

Dr. Betts conducts a study of infant attachment. One child, Leon, seems confused during the observation period. He is unable to directly approach his caregiver, even when he is very distressed. From this description, it appears that Leon does not have a consistent strategy for dealing with separations and reunions. Leon's attachment style can best be described as

A) insecure-avoidant.
B) insecure-resistant.
C) insecure-difficult.
D) insecure-slow-to-warm-up.
E) disorganized/disoriented.