Which of the Following Would Be Considered a "Feminine" Trait

question 581

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

• A)loyal
• B)individualistic
• C)athletic
• D)decisive

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source to a more acceptable or less threatening target.

Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thus avoiding dealing with painful feelings or events.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.