Under John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the concept of 'Insecure-Resistant Attachment' (or Ambivalent Attachment)—where infants display clinging behavior toward their primary caregiver, yet upon their return exhibit ambivalent and contradictory emotional responses such as anger, resistance, and rejecting comfort despite seeking it—relates to psychological implications in emotional regulation, crisis of trust, and socio-emotional adjustment in the classroom. Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid?

Understanding Insecure-Resistant Attachment

According to John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth's Attachment Theory, Insecure-Resistant/Ambivalent Attachment develops when a primary caregiver is inconsistent in their responsiveness—sometimes affectionate and at other times completely unresponsive.

• Behavioral Outcomes: Children develop chronic fear of abandonment and deep anxiety.
• Classroom Implications: Students often appear extremely demanding, emotionally unstable, easily frustrated, and simultaneously seek and resist comfort from teachers and peers.

Therefore, option (b) provides the most authentic and scientifically accurate explanation of this psychological concept.