CRC CRC Attachment Theory & Relationship Patterns

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Proximity-seeking to a caregiver for safety and survival

Answer

Bowlby proposed that attachment is a biological system designed to keep infants close to caregivers for protection and survival.

Question 2

Adults with a secure attachment style in romantic relationships typically:

Accepted Answer

Feel comfortable with closeness and can express needs directly

Answer

Securely attached adults feel comfortable with intimacy and interdependence, and communicate needs without excessive anxiety.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Anxious-preoccupied

Answer

Anxious-preoccupied attachment is characterized by fear of abandonment, hypervigilance to the partner's moods, and need for constant reassurance.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Discomfort with closeness and a strong emphasis on self-reliance

Answer

Dismissive-avoidant individuals prioritize independence, suppress attachment needs, and may feel suffocated by too much intimacy.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Disorganized attachment develops when a caregiver is simultaneously a source of fear and comfort, creating an unresolvable conflict for the child.

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CRC CRC Attachment Theory & Relationship Patterns