If the behaviour of a child's primary attachment figure changes substantially,how will this affect the attachment relationship with?

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Both a secure and insecure attachment can change if the behaviour of the child's primary attachment figure changes substantially. The nature and extent of the change will determine the direction of the change (i.e., towards a more secure or more insecure attachment). Factors such as the age and temperament of the child, as well as the quality of the attachment figure's subsequent caregiving, will also play a role in determining the outcome.

If the Behaviour of a Child's Primary Attachment Figure Changes