Which attachment style is described by stormy relationships and anger when threatened?

• A. Avoidant/fearful
• B. Avoidant/dismissing
• C. Anxious/ambivalent
• D. Secure

Answer: (C)

This question tests how attachment styles shape emotional responses when relationships feel threatened. Anxious/ambivalent attachment is marked by heightened worry about abandonment and a strong need for reassurance, which often drives emotionally charged, stormy interactions when threat is perceived. Anger can arise as a defensive reaction to perceived rejection or inconsistency, as the person strives to regain closeness and prove commitment. In contrast, avoidant styles tend to pull back or suppress feelings and avoid closeness, while secure attachment remains relatively stable and trusting. So, storms and anger under threat best reflect the anxious/ambivalent pattern.