Which attachment style most reliably predicts social and emotional maladjustment from childhood into adulthood?
A) secure
B) insecure-resistant
C) insecure-avoidant
D) disorganized-disoriented

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Research has shown that individuals with a disorganized-disoriented attachment style are the most likely to experience social and emotional maladjustment throughout their lives. This attachment style is characterized by a lack of consistent attachment behavior and difficulty regulating emotions and behavior in response to stress.

Which Attachment Style Most Reliably Predicts Social and Emotional Maladjustment