What primary methodology is used to create a working model of an adult's attachments (from attachment to a caregiver in infancy to quality of adult relationships)and categorize an individual's attachment style as either secure or insecure?

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The Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) is the primary methodology used to create a working model of an adult's attachments, including their attachment to a caregiver in infancy and their quality of adult relationships. Through a structured interview, the AAI elicits narratives about the participant's early attachment experiences and how those experiences have influenced their current view of relationships. These narratives are then categorized to determine the individual's attachment style as either secure or insecure. The other options listed (Strange situation test, Quality of attachment inventory, and Records of family counseling) are either methods used to assess attachment in infancy/childhood or not specific to attachment assessment.

What Primary Methodology Is Used to Create a Working Model