![]() ![]() In an effort to find a method for people to determine their adult attachment classification I have tried various self-administered tests. However, this also needs to be done by a trained professional and not all cities (and certainly most rural areas) have anyone who has this type of training. However finding a therapist who is trained to administer this instrument can be difficult! Another adult attachment test that has been developed is the Adult Attachment Projective. ![]() This is the instrument used in research to identify attachment patterns in adults. The “gold standard” has always been to have the Adult Attachment Interview administered by a trained researcher. If you are interested to find out what your attachment style is there are several ways to go about this. These 4 patterns have proven to be extremely useful in predicting adult behaviors in romantic relationships as well as parenting behaviors. John Bowlby and his associate Mary Main in the 1940’s showed us that infants have a potential of 4 different styles of relating to their primary caregivers: Secure (the ideal, healthy pattern), Anxious-Ambivalent (sometimes called Angry-Resistant), Anxious-Avoidant and Disorganized (sometimes called “Cannot Classify”). If you have read my website you will know that I am very interested in attachment styles. ![]()
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