Which of the Following Does Stage 1 of Gilligan's Study

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does Stage 1 of Gilligan's study of the Psychological Development of Women include?

• A) a focus on what is best for the self, and includes selfishness and dependence on others
• B) a sense of being responsible for others, so that one is regarded positively
• C) a period when the imperatives of absolute love and justice become prime, and energy is focused on transforming the present reality toward transcendent actuality
• D) a deep appreciation of connectedness, including responsibility to self and others as moral equals, and a clear imperative to harm no one

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Definitions:

Catharsis Theory

The proposition that expressing negative emotions produces a healthy release of those emotions and is therefore good for the psyche.

Expressing Anger

The process of communicating or demonstrating feelings of anger, which can range from verbal expression to physical acts.

Healthy Release

A process or activity that allows an individual to effectively express or let go of pent-up emotions, stress, or tension, contributing to psychological well-being and stress relief.

Hedonic Treadmill

A psychological phenomenon that suggests people tend to return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.