After Being Married 6 Years,Sarah Does Not Get Amanda a Gift

question 62

Multiple Choice

After being married 6 years,Sarah does not get Amanda a gift for her birthday.The textbook points out that internal working models of attachment affect how we view interpersonal events.Which of the following interpretations about Sarah's behavior might we expect Amanda to make if she is low in both anxiety and avoidance?

• A) "Sarah has been under so much stress at work lately,it's no wonder she didn't have time to get a gift."
• B) "Sarah must still be mad at me because I forgot to pick up her dry cleaning last week."
• C) "Sarah knows how much rampant consumerism bothers me;she was trying to be considerate when not buying anything for me."
• D) "Oh well,it's not a big deal."

---

Definitions:

Energizing Commitment

Stimulating a strong dedication or allegiance towards a goal, project, or cause.

Describing A Future State

The process of articulating a vision or detailed description of a desired outcome or situation that an organization or individual aspires to achieve in the future.

Creating A Vision

Creating a vision involves formulating a clear and inspirational idea of what an organization or individual aims to achieve in the future, guiding decisions and actions.

Managing The Transition

The process of guiding and supporting individuals, teams, or organizations through significant changes or developments.