Melissa has always tended to be rather suspicious of others, aloof, and skeptical of love.She tends to see others as either unreliable or too eager to commit to a relationship.Thus, Melissa finds it very hard to completely trust and depend on others.She actually gets nervous when anyone gets too close emotionally.According to Latty-Mann and Davis's research on adult attachment styles, Melissa would be described as having a(n) _____ attachment style?
A)ambivalent
B)avoidant
C)secure
D)dependent

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Melissa's tendency to be suspicious, aloof, and skeptical of love, as well as her difficulty in trusting and depending on others, are characteristic of the avoidant attachment style. This style is associated with a fear of vulnerability and a desire for independence and self-sufficiency.

Melissa Has Always Tended to Be Rather Suspicious of Others