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Which term did Mary Ainsworth use for children who are "clingy" and show indifference to their caregiver after they return after an absence?

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The answer is insecure/resistant.

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Insecure/resistant children are characterised for being extremely dependent of their caregivers, often showing distress when they are separated from them. They rarely leave this "comfort zone". They try to call their caregiver's attention and, when they reunite, they show signs of resistance and rejection. For this reason, this type of attachment is also called "ambivalent" attachment.

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