A Psychologist Notes That We Are Especially Attracted to People

question 32

Multiple Choice

A psychologist notes that we are especially attracted to people whose traits are different from our own.This statement would seem unsurprising to students because

• A) most students have often been attracted to people different from themselves.
• B) this finding is consistent with common sense.
• C) students are eager to interact with those who are different from themselves.
• D) students,like everyone else,have a tendency to exaggerate their ability to have foreseen the outcome of past discoveries.

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Definitions:

Superiority Complex

A psychological defense mechanism in which an individual exaggerates their own abilities and worth in order to overcome feelings of inferiority.

Idealized Self

A version of oneself that represents the standards of perfection, success, and attractiveness set by oneself or by societal expectations, often unattainable and leading to dissatisfaction.

Bowlby and Ainsworth

Refers to John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, psychologists known for their work in developing attachment theory.

Birth Order

The theory that the order in which a child is born into a family can influence their personality and psychological development.