Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Core Pathology of Exclusivity

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the core pathology of exclusivity in early adulthood?

• A) A sign of healthy commitment
• B) A prerequisite to the achievement of intimacy
• C) The shutting out of others
• D) An outcome of the career choice more than relationship choice

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed, a concept developed during the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.

Indifferent Parenting Style

A style of parenting characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs; parents who are indifferent often neglect emotional support.

Recessive Gene

A gene that must be present in two copies (one from each parent) to express a particular trait, overshadowed when a dominant gene is present.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y, responsible for determining genetic traits, including the genetic basis of sex determination, with females typically having two X chromosomes.