Nelly really likes Brian. They don't go out often, but when they do, they engage in fun activities, but rarely talk or develop any emotional closeness. This is most likely because __________.
A) Brian has an avoidant attachment style
B) Brian has an anxious attachment style
C) Nelly has an anxious attachment style
D) they are both securely attached

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Brian's lack of communication or emotional closeness suggests that he may have an avoidant attachment style, which is characterized by a tendency to avoid emotional closeness and a fear of intimacy. Nelly's attachment style is not explicitly stated in the given information, but it is not necessarily relevant to why they don't develop emotional closeness. Therefore, options B, C, and D can be eliminated.

Nelly Really Likes Brian