When We Act the Way We Assume Others Expect Us

question 38

Multiple Choice

When we act the way we assume others expect us to act we are practicing a ________.

• A) looking-glass self
• B) self-image
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) real self

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Definitions:

Unconscious

The part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness, hosting thoughts, memories, and desires that are not easily accessible but influence behavior and emotions.

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who practices psychoanalysis, a method of psychotherapy originating from the theories of Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes influencing behavior.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or music.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are the opposite of their true feelings.