Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Contemptuous Disconfirming Message

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects a contemptuous disconfirming message or a response to one?

• A) Are you listening to me?
• B) Maybe my music isn't to your taste, but you eat stuff that smells so bad it makes me sick.
• C) No one died and made you the king of anything.
• D) I didn't realize I was marrying a drunk.

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Definitions:

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear, often irrational, that some evil threatens the well-being of society, typically driven by media coverage and societal reactions.

Survival Strategy

The methods and actions individuals or groups use to cope with and overcome challenging situations or environments to sustain life.

Criminal Subcultures

Groups within society that hold values or norms that deviate from the mainstream and engage in criminal or deviant behaviors.

Rationalizations

The process of explaining an individual’s actions or decisions with seemingly logical reasons, even if these are not the true motivations.