Which of the Following Does NOT Typify a Securely Attached

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT typify a securely attached adult?

• A) wanting to merge completely with his or her partner
• B) feeling comfortable depending on others
• C) feeling comfortable with having others depend on him or her
• D) accepting and supporting his or her partner

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after it has been repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning or conditioning.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention. In classical conditioning, it becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where a naturally occurring stimulus is paired with a response. Over time, this response becomes conditioned to the stimulus.