Elena is highly dependent on her romantic partner and constantly worries that he does not love her, often reacting with extreme jealousy. Her partner, Marcus, tends to keep his emotional distance, struggles with intimacy, and avoids discussing their future together. Both Elena and Marcus were raised by very different parents: Elena's mother was inconsistently responsive and occasionally overbearing, while Marcus's parents were emotionally cold and rejecting.
With reference to the scenario, discuss the influence of early attachment and childhood experiences on adult relationships.
18 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Influence of early attachment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.