Childhood attachment

Week 2 Topic:

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“ATTACHMENT THEORY”

Read pages 131-134 in Chapter 5 of your text and research other sources on Attachment Theory.

  • What do you think is your own attachment style? (Please give reasons)
  • Why you think this is your attachment style?
  • Describe how your attachment style likely impacts your relationships with others based on your reading and resources.
  • Why do your think your attachment style impacts your relationships in the way it does?
  • How can having insight into attachment styles help a person with their future relationships?
  • What insights have you gained?

2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300

Answer preview

I have a secure attachment style because its features match the characteristic associated with my score.  Studies have shown that people with a secure attachment style can show their interest and affection for others without any fear (Erozkan, 2016). Such people are also comfortable whenever their partners are away. Having obtained a score of 42, I am not entirely dependent on my partner, making me qualified to have a secure attachment style. My attachment style may impact my relationship in the following ways. First, I can easily develop intimate relationships with my partners as well as friends. It is because, despite my boundaries, I occasionally depend on people who are close to me. Secondly, I respect people who are in my relationship, thus maintaining my friendship.

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