Which attachment style shows 'Infant shows insecurity and signs of being disoriented'?

Which attachment style shows 'Infant shows insecurity and signs of being disoriented'?

• A. Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment
• B. Secure Attachment
• C. Anxious-Resistant Attachment
• D. Anxious-Avoidant Attachment

Answer: (A)

The pattern being described is disorganized-disoriented attachment. This style is marked by insecurity paired with a lack of a coherent strategy for managing distress around the caregiver. An infant may appear confused, freeze, or display conflicting behaviors—approaching the caregiver and then turning away, or showing dazed or apprehensive expressions during reunions. This contrasts with secure attachment, where the child actively seeks comfort from the caregiver and uses them as a safe base; anxious-resistant attachment, where the child is clingy, highly distressed, and difficult to soothe after separation; and anxious-avoidant attachment, where the child shows little distress and avoids the caregiver. Disorganized-disoriented attachment is often linked to frightening, chaotic, or unpredictable caregiving environments and reflects a breakdown in the child’s ability to form a consistent strategy for seeking comfort.

The pattern being described is disorganized-disoriented attachment. This style is marked by insecurity paired with a lack of a coherent strategy for managing distress around the caregiver. An infant may appear confused, freeze, or display conflicting behaviors—approaching the caregiver and then turning away, or showing dazed or apprehensive expressions during reunions. This contrasts with secure attachment, where the child actively seeks comfort from the caregiver and uses them as a safe base; anxious-resistant attachment, where the child is clingy, highly distressed, and difficult to soothe after separation; and anxious-avoidant attachment, where the child shows little distress and avoids the caregiver. Disorganized-disoriented attachment is often linked to frightening, chaotic, or unpredictable caregiving environments and reflects a breakdown in the child’s ability to form a consistent strategy for seeking comfort.