Anthony and his mother were in a playroom at school

He seemed like he wanted nothing much to do with his mother when they were in the room waiting to meet his new preschool teacher. As the teacher entered the room, she kindly introduced herself to Anthony and his mother. Then his mother was asked to step away from the room to sign some enrollment forms. When she returned to the playroom, Anthony didn't even seem to notice. Additionally, when she walked up to him to ask him a question, he walked the other way. Which attachment type does Anthony likely have with his mother?
a) secure attachment
b) disorganized attachment
c) resistant attachment
d) avoidant attachment

Answer: d

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