Depending on the Situation, the Same Man Might Declare: "I'm

question 6

Multiple Choice

Depending on the situation, the same man might declare: "I'm Jimmy's father"; "I'm your boss"; "I'm African American"; or "I'm your professor." This phenomenon, whereby a person's claimed or perceived identity varies depending on context, is called

• A) rotating core personality traits.
• B) ethnicity.
• C) situational negotiation of social identity.
• D) ethnic tolerance.
• E) hypodescent.

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Definitions:

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focus and concentration achieved with the help of a therapist or by self-induction, used for therapy or entertainment purposes.

Dissociation

A mental process involving a disconnection from one's thoughts, memories, feelings, or sense of identity, often as a response to trauma or stress.

Abusive Experiences

Abusive experiences involve actions or behaviors that cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm to an individual, often resulting in trauma.

Traumatic Events

Events that lead to psychological, physical, or emotional damage or suffering in a person.