In Response to an Insensitive or Unavailable Caregiver, an Individual

question 15

Multiple Choice

In response to an insensitive or unavailable caregiver, an individual might develop which type of attachment style according to Mary Ainsworth's theory?

• A)Affectionate
• B)Ambivalent
• C)Secure
• D)Bi-directional

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Definitions:

Need For Cognition

A personality trait reflecting the enjoyment or engagement with thinking, problem-solving, and understanding complex ideas.

Self-Monitoring

The awareness and regulation of one's behavior in accordance with the social situations and cues.

Attitude Inoculation

A psychological technique that strengthens an individual's attitudes or beliefs by exposing them to small doses of counterarguments, thereby making them more resistant to future challenges or attacks.

Counterarguments

Arguments presented in opposition to another argument, offering a different perspective or rebuttal.