CRC CRC Attachment Theory & Relationship Patterns

Question 1

John Bowlby's attachment theory proposes that the primary biological function of attachment is:

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Proximity-seeking to a caregiver for safety and survival

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Sexual bonding between adults

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Social learning through observation

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Cognitive development through secure play

Question 2

Adults with a secure attachment style in romantic relationships typically:

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Feel comfortable with closeness and can express needs directly

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Avoid intimacy to prevent being hurt

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Become anxious when partners are unavailable

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Oscillate between idealizing and devaluing partners

Question 3

A client who fears abandonment, seeks constant reassurance, and becomes distressed when their partner is emotionally distant likely has which attachment style?

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Anxious-preoccupied

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Secure

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Avoidant

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Disorganized

Question 4

The 'dismissive-avoidant' attachment style in adults is most associated with:

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Discomfort with closeness and a strong emphasis on self-reliance

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Excessive emotional dependency on a partner

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Confusion and fear surrounding intimate relationships

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Intense jealousy and possessiveness

Question 5

The 'disorganized' (fearful-avoidant) attachment style is often associated with:

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Childhood experiences of abuse or neglect where the caregiver was both a source of fear and comfort

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Overly strict but consistent parenting

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Parents who encouraged extreme self-sufficiency

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Cultural norms that discourage emotional expression

Question 6

In adult attachment research, the 'Adult Attachment Interview' (AAI) assesses attachment by analyzing:

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The coherence and consistency of narratives about childhood experiences

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Current relationship satisfaction scores

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Physiological stress responses to partner separation

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Response times on standardized emotional recognition tasks