Adults Who Possess Negative Models of Self but Positive Models

question 5

Multiple Choice

Adults who possess negative models of self but positive models of others are classified by attachment theorists as:

• A) secure.
• B) dismissing.
• C) fearful.
• D) preoccupied.

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Definitions:

Scientific Theory

Hypothesis that has not been falsified after many years of rigorous testing, and is useful for making predictions about a wide range of phenomena.

Population Over Generations

Describes the changes in the size, genetic composition, or characteristics of a population across multiple generations.

Decomposers

Organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and certain insects, that break down dead or decaying organisms, turning organic matter into simpler substances.

Dead Consumers

Organisms that have consumed other organisms during their lifetime and have since died, playing a role in nutrient cycling as they decompose.