The Ability to Separate from the Family and Be an Independent

question 14

Multiple Choice

The ability to separate from the family and be an independent individual is called:

• A) breaking
• B) emotional cutoff
• C) differentiation
• D) triads

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain useful mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.

Earning Capacity

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Gene-environment Interaction

The complex interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental factors that influence the development and expression of traits and behaviors.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing thoughts, motivations, and behaviors.