Melanie Doesn't Find It Easy to Trust Other People and Says

question 43

Multiple Choice

Melanie doesn't find it easy to trust other people and says that she "doesn't need anybody." In all likelihood,Melanie's _______ attachment style can be traced to a caregiver who _______.

• A) anxious/ambivalent; was aloof and distant.
• B) avoidant; was overbearing in her expressions of affection.
• C) anxious/ambivalent; resisted Melanie's attempts at intimacy.
• D) avoidant; was aloof and distant.
• E) anxious/ambivalent; was inconsistent in her affections.

---

Definitions:

Calm Persistence

The approach of steadily and patiently continuing with an action or stance, even in the face of obstacles or opposition, without showing agitation.

Conflict

An instance of opposition or disagreement between ideas, interests, or people.

Impersonal Situation

A scenario or context that lacks personal connection or emotional involvement.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often reflecting a person's reliability or the convincing power of an argument.