Roberto is 24-years-old. When he was a toddler, he showed a…
Roberto is 24-years-old. When he was a toddler, he showed an insecure avoidant attachment style with his parents. A a child, he was shy and had difficulty forming friendships with peers. As a teenager, he felt unsure of himself in social settings and struggled to connect with romantic partners. As an adult, he has been diagnosed with social anxiety and reports feeling lonely. Which theory acknowledges that attachment style itself does not predict adult outcomes, but notes that attachment style influences relationship quality which in turn impacts adult social functioning?
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