Attachment patterns characterized by anxiety, avoidance, or disorganization in relationships with caregivers, potentially affecting later relationship patterns and emotional regulation.
Example: Children who are clingy and anxious with caregivers (anxious attachment) or who avoid closeness and seem indifferent (avoidant attachment).
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