Question

question 5

which type of attachment is thought to be the most insecure?

• insecure-resistant
• insecure-avoidant
• disorganized
• secure

Explanation:

Analyze attachment classifications

Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation classification originally identified three main attachment styles: secure, insecure-avoidant, and insecure-resistant (ambivalent). Later, Mary Main and Judith Solomon identified a fourth category: disorganized/disoriented attachment.

Compare levels of insecurity

While insecure-avoidant and insecure-resistant represent organized strategies for dealing with distress, disorganized attachment represents a lack of a coherent coping strategy. Children with disorganized attachment show confusing, contradictory, or fearful behaviors in the presence of their caregiver, reflecting a breakdown in their ability to self-soothe or seek comfort. Consequently, disorganized attachment is widely recognized in developmental psychology as the most insecure and maladaptive attachment style.

Answer:

• Insecure-resistant
• Insecure-avoidant
• Disorganized (Correct answer)
• Secure