Ellen Is Not Concerned About the Possibility of Alex Abandoning

question 67

Multiple Choice

Ellen is not concerned about the possibility of Alex abandoning her and believes that she is worthy and well liked. Alex, however, is anxious, and is concerned that Ellen will not reciprocate his desires for intimacy. According to this scenario, Ellen has a(n) __________ attachment style and Alex has a(n) __________ attachment style.

• A) resistant; avoidant
• B) anxious/ambivalent; resistant
• C) secure; anxious/ambivalent
• D) avoidant; secure

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