Attachment
Theory
Theory
What are the 4 adult attachment styles identified by the AAI?
•Autonomous, Dismissing, Preoccupied, Unresolved
What Erikson stage is central to young adulthood?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Name 2 of Holland's 6 personality types.
•Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional
What does generativity mean in young adulthood?
Desire to contribute meaningfully to society
What is the role of attachment in therapy?
Helps understand client behavior and form therapeutic bonds
What is a working model in attachment theory?
A cognitive structure that guides expectations and behavior in relationships
Which attachment style is most preferred in romantic partners?
Secure
What is job crafting?
Adapting job tasks to fit personal strengths and interests
What are two orientations to self-efficacy?
Mastery and Helplessness
Why is therapist attachment security important?
Affects interactions with avoidant clients
What do secure attachments predict in adulthood?
Higher relationship satisfaction and better communication
Which attachment pairings are least common?
Avoidant-Avoidant or Anxious-Anxious
What is Super’s ‘Exploratory’ stage?
Period of career exploration, crystallizing goals
What is stereotype threat?
Fear of confirming negative stereotypes
What is the purpose of the Career Counseling Interview (CCI)?
To develop a client’s life portrait and career goals
What behaviors are linked to avoidant attachment styles?
Emotional distancing and discomfort with closeness
What does anxious attachment lead to in relationships?
Clinginess and fear of abandonment
What affects college major and retention?
SES, race, and ethnicity
When does generativity desire peak?
Early 30s
What improves self-efficacy?
Supportive scaffolding and positive reinforcement
Name one therapy based on attachment theory.
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
What is the outcome for avoidant men and anxious women pairings?
Lowest relationship satisfaction
What group is referred to as the ‘Forgotten Half’?
Youth aged 18-24 who don’t attend college
What influences self-concept in work?
Generativity, self-efficacy, and workplace experience
What causes workplace stress?
High effort with low regard for worker