When a parent is classified as "dismissive" on the basis of an attachment interview assessing the parent's attachment to early caregivers,that parent's baby is most likely to have an attachment to the parent that is classified as

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A dismissive attachment style in a parent is associated with an avoidant attachment style in their child. This may be because the parent tends to be emotionally unavailable and unresponsive to the child's needs, leading the child to learn to suppress their own needs and emotions.

When a Parent Is Classified as "Dismissive" on the Basis