Jake clings to his mother and refuses to leave her lap.When she walks into another room,Jake throws a huge temper tantrum.However,when his mother returns,he is not relieved.Instead,he cries and hits her.When she puts him down,he throws another fit and puts his arms up to be held.Jake is exhibiting characteristics of _____ attachment.

A) insecure-avoidant
B) insecure-resistant/ambivalent
C) secure
D) disoriented

Temper Tantrum

An emotional outburst, usually seen in young children, characterized by yelling, crying, and sometimes physical behaviors like kicking or hitting, often in response to frustration or desire for attention.

Insecure-Resistant

A type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, with a tendency to seek and reject intimacy and support.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between infants and their caregivers, crucial for the child's personal development and future relationships.