Colin's Mom Was Only 16 Years Old When He Was

Multiple Choice

Colin's mom was only 16 years old when he was born. She was overwhelmed by the responsibilities of taking care of a baby and when it was time to breastfeed Colin she often retreated to her bed, leaving him alone and crying in his crib. As an adult, Colin distrusted women because he anxiously anticipated the many ways they would disappoint him largely due to his early experience of ______ attachment.

A) secure
B) dismissive
C) preoccupied
D) fearful-avoidant