Attachment Theory
Anxious attachment
Craves closeness, fears abandonment; high relationship anxiety.
Definition
Anxious-preoccupied adults seek high reassurance and interpret ambiguous signals as rejection. With consistent partner support, anxious individuals can move toward earned security over time.
Example
An anxious cofounder may interpret a delayed reply as disengagement; EQIQs surfaces this and suggests an explicit response-time norm.
How it's measured
- •ECR-R Anxiety subscale
- •Self-report
How EQIQs uses it
Increases weighting on Emotional Regulation and Repair Behaviors. Triggers coaching prompts in Pro reports.
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