With reference to the strange-situation experiment conducted by Mary Ainsworth, the ________ classification is considered the most insecure because the infant's fear of their attachment figure inhibits the development of a strategy for effective regulation of stress.

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The insecure-disorganized classification is considered the most insecure attachment style in Mary Ainsworth's strange-situation experiment. This classification is characterized by a lack of a coherent strategy in dealing with stress, leading to disorganized behaviors in the presence of the caregiver, which indicates severe difficulties in managing emotions and may stem from more problematic or traumatic caregiving environments.

With Reference to the Strange-Situation Experiment Conducted by Mary Ainsworth