Tommy's mother works two jobs and experiences high levels of stress. Therefore, she often responds inconsistently to Tommy's needs making it difficult for Tommy to know whether or not she will respond when he needs something. It is likely that Tommy will develop which of the following styles of attachment:

a. Secure
b. Insecure ambivalent
c. Insecure avoidant
d. Disorganized

Answer: b. Insecure ambivalent

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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