Insecure Attachment Is Associated with a Number of Negative Outcomes

question 7

Essay

Insecure attachment is associated with a number of negative outcomes such as antisocial behavior or depression. Is insecure attachment a non-optimal developmental pattern? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, critical for maintaining the flow of blood through the body.

Coronary Sinus

A large vein on the posterior side of the heart that collects blood from the myocardium (heart muscle) and directs it into the right atrium.

Coronary Circulation

The system of blood vessels that delivers blood to the heart muscle and returns blood from the heart muscle to the right atrium.

Angiotensin II

A peptide hormone formed by the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme on angiotensin I; stimulates aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex.