AP Psychology Practice Test

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What reaction do children with an anxious ambivalent attachment style have when their parent leaves?

  1. They are indifferent

  2. They protest

  3. They are curious but calm

  4. They seek comfort from strangers

The correct answer is: They protest

Children with an anxious ambivalent attachment style typically demonstrate distress when their parent leaves. This attachment style is characterized by a mixture of anxiety and uncertainty about the caregiver’s availability and responsiveness. When a parent departs, these children often display protest behaviors, such as crying, clinging, or expressing anger. This reaction stems from their feelings of insecurity within the parent-child relationship, leading them to seek reassurance and support from their caregiver upon their return. The intensity of their emotional response reflects their deep-seated need for connection and their fear of abandonment, making protest the most fitting description of their behavior in such situations.

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