Steve grew up with parents who overstimulated him, which made him defensive. As an adult, he prefers interpersonal distance, doesn’t trust others, and doesn’t want much intimacy in his relationships. According to Ainsworth, Steve would be labeled as having which attachment style during childhood?

A. secure
B. avoidant
C. anxious-ambivalent
D. stunted


B. avoidant

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Which statement best describes this scenario? a) Corporate structure ensures compliance with the copyright law. b) Corporate structure shapes the marketing role. c) Corporate structure ensures the human resources role. d) Corporate structure shapes attorney-client privilege.

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You've just received an award and you thank the Optimists' Club for the award and Sarah Mayor for

the presentation speech she delivered. You are delivering an ________ speech. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Listeners can judge emotional states of speakers just from their vocal expression

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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If you periodically examine your media exposure habits and ask yourself why you spend time with a particular media, you are developing your _____________ skills.

a. meaning-matching b. filtering c. meaning construction d. information-processing

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