Brian Has Had Many Girlfriends in His Life, Mostly Because

question 50

Multiple Choice

Brian has had many girlfriends in his life, mostly because he feels unable to comfortably commit to any one person. As soon as a relationship begins to get serious, he feels trapped and puts up barriers to his partner. His girlfriends always want him to make a bigger commitment than he is comfortable making. Brian's attachment style is best described as __________.

• A) secure
• B) avoidant
• C) anxious
• D) insecure

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Definitions:

Ought Self

A component of self-concept that consists of the qualities one believes they should possess, driven by societal, familial, and personal standards.

Self-Schema

The cognitive structure hypothesized to contain a person’s self-knowledge and to direct self-relevant thought.

Explicit Self-Knowledge

Information that an individual consciously knows and can articulate about themselves, such as beliefs, preferences, and memories.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or behaviors that distinguish one individual from another and can predict their reactions in various situations.