Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2005). Attachment security, compassion, and altruism. Current Directions in

Psychological Science, 14(1), 34-37.

1. Write a brief statement that defines what the authors mean by the term "attachment security"? ________________________________________________________________________________________

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2.Refer to the graph or page 36 and identify the independent variable(s). ______________________________

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3.Refer to the graph on page 36 and identify the dependent variable(s). _______________________________

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4.According to the graph on page 36, what was the mean rating (approximately) of distress in the "security priming" group? ______________________________________________________________________

5.According to the graph on page 36, what was the mean rating (approximately) of compassion in the "security priming" group? _______________________________________________________________

6.Refer to the graph on page 37 and identify the independent variable(s). _____________________________

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7.Refer to the graph on page 37 and identify the dependent variable(s). _______________________________

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8. In your own words, describe what the information in the article suggest about the relationship between secure attachment, compassion, empathy, and helping others? _____________________________________________________

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