Beliefs such as "Others are unpredictable and I don't know what to expect from them" or "I can't explore because I might miss an opportunity for love" would reflect having a
A) secure internal working model.
B) bidirectional emotional model.
C) anxious ambivalent/resistant internal working model.
D) goal-directed attachment model.

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These beliefs reflect an anxious ambivalent/resistant internal working model, as they involve fear of uncertainty and a need to be hyper-vigilant in relationships. A secure internal working model would involve beliefs such as "I trust others to be there for me" and "I am capable of exploring without losing love." Bidirectional emotional model and goal-directed attachment model are not recognized concepts in attachment theory.

Beliefs Such as "Others Are Unpredictable and I Don't Know