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Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between autonomy and closeness?
Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between autonomy and closeness?
Which attachment style tends to avoid relationships due to fear of getting hurt?
Which attachment style tends to avoid relationships due to fear of getting hurt?
Which attachment style prioritizes personal goals over relationships?
Which attachment style prioritizes personal goals over relationships?
Which attachment style may escalate intimacy too quickly and push partners away?
Which attachment style may escalate intimacy too quickly and push partners away?
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Which attachment style views relationships as a potential threat and avoids risks?
Which attachment style views relationships as a potential threat and avoids risks?
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Which attachment style is comfortable with being single or in a relationship?
Which attachment style is comfortable with being single or in a relationship?
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What is the primary characteristic of people with a dismissive attachment style?
What is the primary characteristic of people with a dismissive attachment style?
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What is the potential issue with a pairing between a person with a preoccupied attachment style and a person with a dismissive attachment style?
What is the potential issue with a pairing between a person with a preoccupied attachment style and a person with a dismissive attachment style?
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How do people with a dismissive attachment style tend to respond in conflicts?
How do people with a dismissive attachment style tend to respond in conflicts?
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What is the relationship between biology and love, according to the passage?
What is the relationship between biology and love, according to the passage?
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How do people with a preoccupied attachment style typically feel in their relationships?
How do people with a preoccupied attachment style typically feel in their relationships?
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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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Description
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.
