Which of the Following Attitudes Is Consistent with the Motherhood

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following attitudes is consistent with the motherhood mandate,as described in the text?

• A) Many people equate being a woman with being a mother.
• B) The ability to menstruate is often equated with womanhood.
• C) Women without children are often stigmatized as selfish.
• D) All of the answer options are correct.

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Definitions:

Esteem Needs

Refers to the need for respect, self-esteem, and respect from others, constituting one of the higher levels in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Freud that emphasizes unconscious mental processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Childhood Experiences

Events and interactions during the early years of life that significantly influence one's personality, behavior, and psychological development.

Projection

Projection is a defense mechanism in psychology where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.