Which attachment style is most often associated with parental maltreatment and is sometimes indicative of the parent having experienced an unresolved loss or trauma of their own?
A) Secure (autonomous) attachment
B) Dismissive attachment
C) Preoccupied/anxious attachment
D) Disorganised attachment

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Disorganised attachment is most often associated with parental maltreatment and can indicate that the parent has experienced unresolved loss or trauma. This attachment style is characterized by a lack of a clear strategy for dealing with stress and can result from inconsistent or frightening parental behavior.

Which Attachment Style Is Most Often Associated with Parental Maltreatment