Sam Has Difficulty Trusting the Women He Has Dated in Recent

question 21

Multiple Choice

Sam has difficulty trusting the women he has dated in recent years.They have all seemed too eager to seek commitment from him.So, when the relationship gets too close, he pulls back and the relationship breaks up.According to Bridges and Sroufe's research on adult attachment style, Sam would be described as having a(n) _____ attachment style.

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

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