When the primary caregiver is inconsistent and has personal problems that impede her or his ability to be a good parent, a child is most likely to end up with a/an ______________________ attachment style.
A) anxious-ambivalent
B) avoidant
C) secure
D) disorganized

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An anxious-ambivalent attachment style often develops in children whose caregivers are inconsistent in their availability and responsiveness, leading to anxiety and uncertainty in the child about the availability of the caregiver.

When the Primary Caregiver Is Inconsistent and Has Personal Problems