Attachment Styles Quiz
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Attachment Styles Quiz

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Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between autonomy and closeness?

  • Secure: the prosocial style (correct)
  • Fearful: the hesitant style
  • Preoccupied: the emotional style
  • Dismissive: the detached style
  • Which attachment style tends to avoid relationships due to fear of getting hurt?

  • Fearful: the hesitant style (correct)
  • Preoccupied: the emotional style
  • Dismissive: the detached style
  • Secure: the prosocial style
  • Which attachment style prioritizes personal goals over relationships?

  • Fearful: the hesitant style
  • Secure: the prosocial style
  • Dismissive: the detached style (correct)
  • Preoccupied: the emotional style
  • Which attachment style may escalate intimacy too quickly and push partners away?

    <p>Preoccupied: the emotional style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attachment style views relationships as a potential threat and avoids risks?

    <p>Fearful: the hesitant style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attachment style is comfortable with being single or in a relationship?

    <p>Secure: the prosocial style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of people with a dismissive attachment style?

    <p>They value their space and independence and may feel overwhelmed by their partner's perceived neediness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential issue with a pairing between a person with a preoccupied attachment style and a person with a dismissive attachment style?

    <p>The combination may be stressful, as the preoccupied partner may pursue too much closeness, while the dismissive partner values their independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people with a dismissive attachment style tend to respond in conflicts?

    <p>They withdraw and do not want to show their interdependence, as they feel it holds them back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between biology and love, according to the passage?

    <p>Yes, it is possible to be in love but also cheat, as they are different brain systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people with a preoccupied attachment style typically feel in their relationships?

    <p>They feel that they are &quot;too much&quot; for their partner and may be overwhelming them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Secure Attachment Style

    • Characterized by a balance between autonomy and closeness.

    Dismissive Attachment Style

    • Tends to avoid relationships due to fear of getting hurt.
    • Prioritizes personal goals over relationships.
    • Views relationships as a potential threat and avoids risks.
    • Comfortable with being single or in a relationship.
    • Primary characteristic: emotional independence and self-reliance.

    Preoccupied Attachment Style

    • May escalate intimacy too quickly and push partners away.
    • Typically feels anxious and insecure in relationships.

    Pairing Issues

    • Pairing a person with a preoccupied attachment style with a person with a dismissive attachment style can be problematic due to conflicting needs for closeness and independence.

    Conflict Reactions

    • People with a dismissive attachment style tend to withdraw and avoid engaging in conflict.

    Biology and Love

    • Biology plays a significant role in love, influencing our responses to attraction and intimacy.

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    Test your knowledge on different attachment styles such as SECURE and PREOCCUPIED. Learn about the characteristics and behaviors associated with each style, including how individuals handle conflict and express emotions.

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