Application Questions
Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory explain Angela's and Justin's behavior by answering the following questions.
-According to Bowlby and Ainsworth, what is the cause of Justin's maladjusted attachment style? What influenced the development of Angela's attachment style?

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The Answer is Justin's parents are described as cold and distant.Most likely they interacted with Justin this way even when he was a child.Because of their behavior, Justin was unable to develop a secure attachment to them as a child.Instead, he probably developed an ambivalent attachment to his parents, which carried into his adult relationships.Angela's secure attachment is most likely due to her parents providing a warm nurturing environment during her childhood.Her secure attachment in childhood led to secure adult relationships.

Application Questions Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's Attachment Theory Explain Angela's and Justin's