Deidre Is Always Suspicious of the Nice Things Simon Does

question 21

Multiple Choice

Deidre is always suspicious of the nice things Simon does for her.She is afraid that he has an ulterior motive and is therefore afraid of committing to him.According to Cindy Hazen and Philip Shaver,this scenario most likely illustrates the adult _____ relationship style.

• A)insecure
• B)avoidant
• C)ambivalent
• D)paranoid

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Definitions:

Superego

The part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Self-Report Tests

Psychological tests and questionnaires where individuals provide data about themselves, which can be subject to biases but are valuable for measuring perceptions, attitudes, and certain aspects of mental health.

Projective Measures

Psychological assessment tools that involve presenting ambiguous stimuli to subjects, whose responses are believed to reveal their unconscious desires, motives, or conflicts.

Self-Efficacy

An individual’s belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.