Human Growth and Development / Unit 4 HGD 0489 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Disorganized Attachment
Captions available
The idea
Disorganized attachment shows confused or contradictory behaviour at reunion; Mary Main and Judith Solomon later added it to Ainsworth's three patterns.
In practice
A toddler crying at separation, then approaching the returning parent and freezing mid-step.
Where people slip
It may reflect inconsistent care, a caregiver's mental illness, or in some cases abuse or neglect. US estimates run five to ten percent.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
Something wrong in this lesson? Flag it · Sources for Human Growth and Development