Researchers Have Identified Attachment Styles That Affect How People Relate

question 51

Multiple Choice

Researchers have identified attachment styles that affect how people relate to romantic partners. According to attachment theory, these adult styles are primarily determined by

• A) differences in self-esteem.
• B) adolescent relationships.
• C) relationships with parents when the person was an infant.
• D) inherited temperament.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, spanning from birth to about 2 years, where infants learn about the world primarily through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.

First Birthday

Marks the completion of one year since a child's birth, a significant milestone in development and growth often celebrated by families and caregivers.

Halfway Through

A term indicating that a process or period of time has reached its midpoint, with an equal amount completed and remaining.

Cognitive Conflict

A situation arising from the encounter of differing viewpoints or information, leading to a reevaluation of existing beliefs or knowledge.