Identify which attachment style for adult relationships you are using (either for yourself or a diferent couple).

Chapter 4 discussed the different attachment styles by Mary Ainsworth. For Chapter 4 journal entry assignment, you were required to study the information in Chapter 4 and figure out which attachment style suited you best as an infant. These same categories of attachment apply to adult romantic love. More than likely, you have the same attachment style (secure or insecure) with others as you enter adulthood. Read pages 301-304 in Chapter 10 (6th edition). Using the information presented in your book, answer the following questions. You may write about your own self if you are currently in a love/romantic relationship OR if you are not or have never been in a relationship, choose a romantic relationship of a family couple or friend to answer your questions. Your couple may be heterosexual or in a same sex relationship. Please specify if you are answering your questions based upon your personal self or if you are using a friend or relative relationship. Please keep your family/friend’s names confidential by not using their real names. Question 1 – Identify which attachment style for adult relationships you are using (either for yourself or a diferent couple). State the name of the couple (real name is not required to protect confidentiality) or state if this is your personal relationship. Are the two people in the relationship securely attached or are the people in the relationship insecurely attached.? Explain the relationship and give at least one example to defend your answer. Note: Each person in the relationship may have a different attachment style. See the example listed below for ideas to answer this question. Question 1 Example: – For each person in the relationship, look at and study the chart on page 302 in your book. Describe each person in the relationship based on the definition and signs. (Example: Person A has an avoidant attachment style because Person A puts up a wall when he/she gets close to their partner. In addition, Person A ________________________. Person B is very jealous and never wants or allows Person A to ________. Person B probably has an avoidant adult insecure attachment. So use the examples just provided and describe both people in the relationship). Question 2 – Which of the 4 attachment theory types describes your current personal attachment style in romantic relationships or in your relationships with friends and family? Describe your attachment style and use two examples of your personal behavior. Question 3 – As a child, name and describe your attachment style (Go back to Chapter 4 or review your answers for that assignment). Based on your current age today, do you have the same attachment style or has your attachment style changed as you have/are matured into adulthood? Defend your answer. Note: If you save I have the same attachment style, but do not provide a description to explain, this part of the assignment will have points deducted. This is what I wrote about my attachment in an earlier assignment:I have seen myself in the description of a child with an ‘avoidant attachment.’ As an infant and toddler, I presented with disorganized-insecure type 3 attachment; i.e., my mother would frequently return home after work. Instead of the usual happy reunions observed among those with secure attachments, I showed avoidance tendencies.

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