Carmen has often felt misunderstood and unappreciated in her relationships and even believes her boyfriend and friends to be somewhat unreliable. She would love to feel closer to them but cannot bring herself to trust them. According to the research on adult attachment style, Carmen would be described as having a(n)__________ attachment style.
A)ambivalent
B)avoidant
C)secure
D)independent

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Carmen's feelings of being misunderstood and unappreciated, coupled with her desire for closeness but inability to trust, align with characteristics of an ambivalent attachment style. This style is marked by a desire for intimacy but fear of vulnerability.

Carmen Has Often Felt Misunderstood and Unappreciated in Her Relationships