Though It Appears to Be Negative,guilt Can Actually Serve to Protect

question 40

Multiple Choice

Though it appears to be negative,guilt can actually serve to protect and strengthen our interpersonal relationships.All of the following are examples of this protective concept
EXCEPT when guilt

• A) discourages people from doing things that harm their relationships.
• B) is used to manipulate others.
• C) demonstrates that people care about their partners.
• D) encourages people to be honest in their relationships.

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Definitions:

Uptight

Describes someone who is anxious or unable to relax, often exhibiting tension in behavior or attitude.

Psychosexual Stage

Stages of a child's development identified by Freud, each characterized by a different focus of libido (sexual drive) satisfaction.

Oral Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory focusing on infants' pleasure centers on the mouth during the first 18 months of life.

Personality Development

The ongoing process of developing and shaping one's personality, influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.