Joseph worries a great deal about his girlfriend leaving him and calls her constantly for reassurance about their relationship and to get her advice, help, and encouragement. Which one of the following would best characterize Joseph's adult attachment style?

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Joseph's constant need for reassurance and validation in his relationship suggests a preoccupied attachment style, which is characterized by a fear of abandonment and a tendency to become overly dependent on romantic partners.

Joseph Worries a Great Deal About His Girlfriend Leaving Him