In the Context of Psychological Problems Arising from Roadblocks Placed

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the context of psychological problems arising from roadblocks placed in the path of self-actualization, if, when we are young, other people approve of us only when we are doing what they want us to do, we _____.

• A)are most likely to develop those parts to which they object
• B)are most likely to be very confident about our identity
• C)may learn to disown the parts of ourselves to which they object
• D)may resolve an unconscious conflict within ourselves

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance Index

A measure used in cross-cultural studies to describe the extent to which people in a culture feel threatened by uncertain or unknown situations.

Power-Distance Index

A measure in cross-cultural psychology and sociology that reflects the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Masculine Culture

A societal structure or set of behaviors that emphasizes traditional masculine traits such as dominance, ambition, and stoicism.

Monochronic Culture

Culture in which people do only one important activity at a time.