Discuss how attachment is related to adults experiencing compassionate love.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Varies. Students should explain that secure attachment is predictive of compassionate love for numerous reasons, including comfort in emotional closeness and the lack of concern of abandonment. Students should explain that secure attachment can help adults feel altruistic and empathetic, which share characteristics with compassionate love.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Adult Attachment Security
Difficulty Level: Medium

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