According to the views of Mary Ainsworth, the form of attachment which typically results from inconsistent or unresponsive caregiving is called:

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Mary Ainsworth's research classified inconsistent or unresponsive caregiving as resulting in insecure attachment, characterized by the child's inability to rely on the caregiver for comfort and reassurance. An anxious attachment style may also result from inconsistent caregiving, but this typically involves excessive clinginess and anxiety rather than a lack of trust in the caregiver. Difficult and dependent attachment styles are not typically associated with inconsistent caregiving.

According to the Views of Mary Ainsworth, the Form of Attachment