In a Study by Fraley and Shaver (1998), Researchers Recorded

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a study by Fraley and Shaver (1998) , researchers recorded the behavior of couples waiting at airport gates, and if only one person got on the plane, they asked the remaining person to complete a questionnaire about his or her attachment style and current thoughts and feelings. Results showed that women who were felt more upset about the separation, and women who were had spent more time demonstrating affection physically before her partner departed.

• A) more anxious; more anxious
• B) more anxious; less avoidant
• C) less avoidant; more anxious
• D) less anxious; less avoidant

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Definitions:

Lifespan

The maximum duration of life of a species, or the period during which an individual's physical and cognitive functions develop, mature, and decline.

Correlational Study

A research method that explores the relationship between two variables without attempting to establish a cause-and-effect link.

Causation

The action of causing something, referring to a relationship where one thing is understood to be the result of the activity of another.