Sam has difficulty trusting the women he has dated in recent years.They have all seemed too eager to seek commitment from him.So, when the relationship gets too close, he pulls back and the relationship breaks up.According to Bridges and Sroufe's research on adult attachment style, Sam would be described as having a(n) _____ attachment style.
A)ambivalent
B)avoidant
C)secure
D)independent

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Sam's difficulty trusting and pulling back when relationships get too close are characteristics of an avoidant attachment style. Someone with an ambivalent attachment style would have a fear of abandonment and may cling to relationships, while someone with a secure attachment style would have a positive view of relationships and be comfortable with intimacy. The option for independent is not a recognized attachment style.

Sam Has Difficulty Trusting the Women He Has Dated in Recent