According to Jacques Lacan, Early in Life, We Learn How

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to Jacques Lacan, early in life, we learn how to desire things not because we need them but rather because:

• A) other people need them
• B) we can have them easily
• C) we cannot have them easily
• D) we need others to envy us
• E) we want to harm other people

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Definitions:

Foreclosure Status

In psychology, particularly Eriksonian theory, foreclosure status refers to an uncritical acceptance of parental or societal values without exploring personal identity.

Moratorium Status

A stage in identity development where an individual is actively exploring options but has not yet made a commitment to any particular identity or path.

Occupation

A person's usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living; a profession or job.

Malignancies

The presence of cancerous cells that have the ability to invade and destroy healthy tissue.