Barry Has Difficulty Trusting Others

question 26

Multiple Choice

Barry has difficulty trusting others. In intimate relationships, he gets upset when his partners get "too close" to him and feels like they want more intimacy than he is able to give. Barry most likely has a________ attachment style.

• A) secure
• B) anxious-ambivalent
• C) avoidant
• D) disorganized

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Definitions:

Encounter

A meeting or interaction between individuals, which can range from casual or brief to significant.

Failure

Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, often leading to a range of consequences.

Pursuing Goals

The act of setting objectives and making efforts to achieve them.

Mental State

The condition of one's mind in terms of thoughts, feelings, and emotions at a given time.