Ainsworth and Her Colleagues (1978) Identified Three Basic Attachment Styles

question 136

Multiple Choice

Ainsworth and her colleagues (1978) identified three basic attachment styles, which they termed __________.

• A) anxious/ambivalent; avoidant; insecure
• B) anxious; avoidant; ambivalent
• C) secure; ambivalent; anxious/avoidant
• D) secure; avoidant; anxious/ambivalent

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Definitions:

Three Types

A generic categorization term indicating that a particular subject or concept can be divided into three distinct categories.

Affiliation

The need to form relationships and be part of a group, which is a fundamental human motivation.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Thermometer

An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.