Laurie's Boss Is 42 and Believes That Laurie Does Not

question 246

Multiple Choice

Laurie's boss is 42 and believes that Laurie does not deserve to be promoted, because women are generally physically inept, incompetent, personally weak, and overly emotional. As proposed by Levinson, Laurie's boss has yet to negotiate the __________ polarity.

• A) attachment/separation
• B) young/old
• C) masculinity/femininity
• D) destruction/creation

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Definitions:

Cardinal Disposition

A dominant personality trait that defines an individual's major characteristics or behaviors.

Secondary Traits

Personality characteristics that are less consistent and more dependent on the situation, compared to primary traits.

Core Identity

The essential characteristics or attributes that define an individual or entity's unique personality and nature.

Individualists

Persons who prioritize personal goals and self-reliance over group goals and conformity to social norms and collective representations.