Terrence Has Always Had Difficulty Trusting and Depending on Others

question 130

Multiple Choice

Terrence has always had difficulty trusting and depending on others.He tends to see others as either unreliable or too eager to commit to a relationship.Therefore,whenever the relationship gets too close,he pulls back and the relationship breaks up.According to the research on dating couples,Terrence would be described as having which adult attachment pattern?

• A) ambivalent
• B) avoidant
• C) secure
• D) dependent

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in stress response and metabolism regulation.

Acute Stress

This is a short-term physiological response to an immediate perceived threat, challenge, or scare.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to any demand or threat, activating physiological changes to face the challenge.

Emotion of Anger

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.