There Is a Long History of Blaming Mothers for Causing

question 42

Multiple Choice

There is a long history of blaming mothers for causing problems in their children. For example, autism--according to male psychiatrists in the 1950s--was the result of mothers who were ______.

• A) close with their sons and distant with their husbands
• B) distant and domineering with their children
• C) cold and unloving like refrigerators
• D) overly communicative with unrealistic expectations

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Definitions:

Stanford Prison Experiment

A 1971 psychological study of the human response to captivity, in which participants were randomly assigned roles of prisoners or guards.

Zimbardo

Refers to Philip Zimbardo, a psychologist best known for his Stanford prison experiment that studied the psychological effects of perceived power.

Personal Responsibility

The idea that individuals are accountable for their actions and decisions in life, embodying the concept that one has a duty to manage their own behavior and well-being.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often derived from one's position or experience.