Adults whose mothers were neither attentive nor responsive to them throughout childhood are likely to:
A) exhibit high levels of physiological arousal during arguments with their partners.
B) develop greater problem-solving skills
C) show positive emotion and less negative emotion.
D) be willing to compromise in order to appease their partners.

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Adults whose mothers were not attentive or responsive to them throughout childhood are likely to have insecure attachment styles, which can lead to high levels of physiological arousal during arguments with partners. This is because they may feel threatened or rejected when their partner disagrees with them or criticizes them, making them more reactive and defensive.

Adults Whose Mothers Were Neither Attentive nor Responsive to Them