Assume That Your Reader Is a

question 5

Multiple Choice

Assume that your reader is a

• A)lay person.
• B)psychologist trained in the general area you are writing about.
• C)psychology student.
• D)science journalist.

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Definitions:

Womb Envy

A concept in neo-Freudian psychology, proposed by Karen Horney, suggesting that men may experience envy towards women's reproductive capabilities.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces an unacceptable or threatening impulse with an opposite attitude or behavior.

Idealized Self-Image

A mental construct of how one would like to be, often unattainably perfect and serving as a standard against which one's actual attributes are measured.

Love, Acceptance

Essential emotional needs involving being loved and accepted by others, which are critical for emotional well-being and self-esteem.