Doris Had an Abusive Father and Now Has a Difficult

question 540

Multiple Choice

Doris had an abusive father and now has a difficult time relating to men. From the perspective of _______________ theories, she has likely developed a negative internal representation of intimate relationships with men based on her experience with her father.

• A)behaviourist
• B)Freudian
• C)object relations
• D)None of the choices

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Definitions:

Identity Diffusion

A state of not having a stable identity or sense of self, often resulting in confusion and a lack of clear personal goals or values.

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in the process of identity formation in which an individual commits to an identity without exploring other options or engaging in critical examination of different paths.

Identity Moratorium

A developmental stage of identity exploration during which an individual delays making important decisions regarding personal beliefs and career choices.

Identity Achievement

This term refers to a stage of self-identity development in which individuals have explored options and made commitments to their beliefs, career, and personal identity.