A Friend Says, "Because My Family Was So Rejecting, I

question 94

Multiple Choice

A friend says, "Because my family was so rejecting, I can't reach out fully in love," then asks, "Will I ever change?" Based on the research, how should Dr. Love answer?

• A) "Maybe. Although attachment styles are somewhat enduring, people do change from insecure to securely attached."
• B) "Sorry, no. Once attachment styles are established, they rarely change."
• C) "It depends on whether you act avoidant or too needy, when you fall in love."
• D) "Certainly. Once in a good relationship, everyone becomes securely attached."

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Present Value

The amount of money today that would be needed to produce a future amount of money, given prevailing interest rates.

Investment Projects

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Indifferent

A state of having no preference between two or more outcomes; neutrality in preference.