Sally Tries to Keep Her Distance from Other People, Especially

question 61

Multiple Choice

Sally tries to keep her distance from other people, especially her boyfriend. How might Freud explain this behavior?

• A) Sally's parents spoiled her, and no one else can live up to her expectations.
• B) Sally's parents were neglectful and rarely responded to her crying as an infant.
• C) Sally had a really bad romantic relationship when she was younger.
• D) Sally never resolved her Electra complex.

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Definitions:

Grounded Cognition

The theory suggesting that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world, relying on sensory experiences.

Psychological Essentialist View

The belief that certain categories, particularly living things, have an underlying reality or true nature that one cannot observe directly but gives an object its identity.

Observable Properties

Characteristics or aspects of objects or phenomena that can be detected and measured through the senses or with the aid of scientific instruments.

Categorization

The process of grouping items or concepts based on shared characteristics or attributes.