Brandon Always Came in Second--In Birth Order,in School and Sports,and

question 39

Multiple Choice

Brandon always came in second--in birth order,in school and sports,and in his father's heart.When his older brother decided not to take over the family business as expected,Brandon was paralyzed with fear.This paralysis was likely based on:

• A)fear of failure.
• B)fear of success.
• C)fear of commitment.
• D)fear of disappointing his friends.

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Definitions:

Primary Caregivers

Individuals primarily responsible for the direct care and upbringing of children, typically parents or guardians.

Attachment Style

Patterns of establishing emotional bonds with others, influenced by early relationships with caregivers and affecting interpersonal interactions.

Environment

Refers to the natural world, including physical, biological, and chemical elements, as well as the contexts and surroundings in which an organism operates.

Anxious-Ambivalent

A type of attachment style characterized by strong emotional entanglement and insecurity in relationships, where individuals are overly dependent and anxious about rejection.