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Dismissive (Avoidant) Attachment

People with this attachment style view themselves as worthy of love but view other people as untrustworthy. Summary: positive view of self, negative view of others

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Updated 2025-10-03

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  • APA Definition of Attachment Styles - Each Attachment Linked

  • OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

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  • An individual consistently describes themselves as highly self-reliant and capable, rarely seeking emotional support from others. In relationships, they tend to suppress their feelings and are uncomfortable with close intimacy, often viewing partners as overly demanding or dependent. They believe it is best not to rely on others because people will inevitably let them down. Based on this description, which combination of internal views does this individual most likely hold?

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