Which of the Following Statements About Dependency and Attachment Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about dependency and attachment is true?

• A) Attachment is a phase of dependency that children outgrow.
• B) Secure attachment ties the child to the attachment figure in a dependent relationship.
• C) Secure attachment liberates children and is not dependency.
• D) Dependent children seldom display attachment behavior.

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Definitions:

Dismissing Avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals maintain their independence and emotional distance in relationships.

Anxiety

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure, often as a response to stress or perceived threats.

Avoidance

A defensive or coping mechanism that involves keeping away from certain situations, activities, or emotional experiences.

Social Psychological Research

A field of study that examines how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.