Which of the following refers to the attachment style where a caregiver is disinterested in,rejecting or abusive and may lead to a child to the dismiss others as unworthy.
A)fearful attachment style
B)dismissive attachment style
C)secure attachment style
D)anxious attachment style
E)anxious/ambivalent attachment style

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The dismissive attachment style is characterized by a caregiver who is emotionally distant, disinterested, rejecting, or even abusive. This can lead to the child interpreting relationships with others as not being worth pursuing or investing in. The other attachment styles (fearful, secure, anxious, and anxious/ambivalent) have different characteristics associated with them.

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