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Table 1 Attachment styles and their descriptions

From: Automatic detection of attachment style in married couples through conversation analysis

Attachment Types

Descriptions

Secure

Thinks himself/herself as lovable and others as accepting

Preoccupied

Craves acceptance for himself/herself to gain self worth

Dismissing

Feels negative towards others, has a high self-worth

Fearful

Thinks himself/herself as unlovable and others as untrustworthy