Maria Finds It Easy to Get Close to Others, and Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Maria finds it easy to get close to others, and is comfortable depending on her partner and having her partner depend on her. Maria most likely has a_________ attachment style.

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

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Definitions:

HPA Axis

The HPA axis is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among three endocrine glands that control reactions to stress and regulate many body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, and energy storage and expenditure.

Emotions

Intricate mental states that encompass three unique elements: an individual's internal experience, a reaction within the body, and an outward expression or action.

Vulnerable

A state of being open to harm, damage, or emotional injury, often due to a lack of protection or support.