Which adult attachment pattern reflects a fear of intimacy and a tendency to pull back when things do not go well in a relationship?
A) mutual
B) secure
C) avoidant
D) ambivalent

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Adult attachment pattern of avoidant individuals reflects a reluctance to engage emotionally in relationships and a tendency to withdraw or pull back when things do not go well. They may also avoid intimacy due to a fear of rejection or vulnerability. Mutual and secure attachment patterns are healthy and involve mutual trust and support between partners. Ambivalent attachment pattern reflects a tendency to vacillate between seeking intimacy and pushing it away.

Which Adult Attachment Pattern Reflects a Fear of Intimacy and a Tendency