Among maltreated infants,__________ attachment is especially common.

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Maltreated infants often have disorganized/disoriented attachment due to the inconsistent and unpredictable caregiving they receive, which leads to confusion and a lack of a consistent strategy for dealing with their caregiver. Secure attachment is less common among maltreated infants as their experiences with caregivers are often negative and unreliable, which makes it difficult for them to form secure attachments. Insecure-avoidant attachment may also be common among maltreated infants as they may learn to suppress their attachment needs in order to protect themselves from further harm, and insecure-resistant attachment may occur if the infant becomes overly clingy and attached to the caregiver in an effort to get their needs met. However, disorganized/disoriented attachment is the most common among maltreated infants.

Among Maltreated Infants,__________ Attachment Is Especially Common