Attachment Theory States That a Child Who Is Anxious and Ambivalent

question 16

Multiple Choice

Attachment theory states that a child who is anxious and ambivalent due to an insecure attachment with a parent will

• A) easily enter intimate adult relationships.
• B) strike potential partners as cold.
• C) be uncomfortable with adult intimacy.
• D) avoid serious adult relationships, opting instead for a series of casual sexual encounters.
• E) have an unrealistic fear of being left by their partner in an adult relationship.

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Definitions:

Positive Correlation

When one variable is high, the other variable tends to be high as well.

Socially Desirable

Behaviors or traits that are valued and approved of by a social group or society.

Self-Report Measure

A type of psychological test or questionnaire where individuals provide responses about themselves, often concerning behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.

Small Positive Correlation

A statistical relationship indicating a slight increase in one variable is associated with a slight increase in another variable.