Craig Gets Very Upset When He Begins Talking About His

question 162

Multiple Choice

Craig gets very upset when he begins talking about his childhood,which he does quite often,remembering his parents as being unfair and unkind to him.Craig appears to have a(n) ________ attachment representation.

• A)dismissive
• B)secure
• C)preoccupied
• D)avoidant

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Definitions:

Social Identity Theory

A theory that posits individuals derive part of their self-image and self-esteem from the social groups to which they belong, influencing behaviors and attitudes.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that proposes two routes to persuasion: the central route, which deals with the logical processing of information, and the peripheral route, which involves more superficial processing.

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where individuals develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.

Proximity

The physical closeness or distance between two points or objects, often influencing the relationship or interaction between them.