A child brought to a children's shelter shows many signs of disorganized/disoriented attachment. It seems that the girl may have experienced experienced

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Disorganized/disoriented attachment is commonly seen in children who have experienced neglect or abuse from their caregivers. It is characterized by conflicting behaviors towards the caregiver, as the child has no consistent way of understanding or predicting the caregiver's responses. Positive caregiving (A) would lead to secure attachment. Malnutrition (B) may have negative impacts on development but would not necessarily lead to disorganized attachment. Emotional rejection (C) may lead to avoidant or ambivalent attachment.

A Child Brought to a Children's Shelter Shows Many Signs