Mary Ainsworth studied the attachment relationship between infants and caregivers and identified three levels of attachment. Which of the following is not one of the types of attachment identified by Ainsworth?
A)Secure attachment
B)Disorganized attachment
C)Avoidant attachment
D)Ambivalent attachment

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Disorganized-disoriented attachment was identified by researchers (namely Mary Main) after Ainsworth presented her findings on attachment levels. This type of attachment is marked by infants who have no clear pattern in dealing with a caregiver when the caregiver returns to a room. This attachment is thought to be associated with abuse.

Mary Ainsworth Studied the Attachment Relationship Between Infants and Caregivers