Matt loves his partner very much and wants nothing more than to get close to her, but he worries that he will end up getting hurt if he starts to depend on her too much. As a result, he keeps himself at a distance and tries to limit how much intimacy they share. Which one of the following would best characterize Matt’s adult attachment style?

a) Secure
b) Preoccupied
c) Dismissing-avoidant
d) Fearful-avoidant


d) Fearful-avoidant

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A. removing the scrotum. B. constructing a clitoris. C. constructing a penis. D. implanting female-like breasts.

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A. stonewalling. B. passive listening. C. empty love. D. emotion work. E. preoccupied attachment style.

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Which of the following does research indicate as a benefit of birth control pills?

A. They put women at a lower risk of developing thrombosis. B. They protect women from developing endometrial cancer. C. They protect women from developing benign liver tumors. D. They put women at a lower risk of developing heart problems.

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