Children with disorganized attachment (type D) often fail to learn how to interpret emotions or connect with their caregiver because the caregiver's responses are unpredictable, such as a mother with schizophrenia laughing when a child is hurt or crying when a child is joyful.

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  Emotional Development and Attachment | Lifespan Development

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• Disorganized attachment concept