A Widow Who Experiences Identity Foreclosure Is Likely to

question 42

Multiple Choice

A widow who experiences identity foreclosure is likely to

• A) refuse to date or consider remarriage.
• B) date but not consider remarriage.
• C) focus her identity around her former relationship to her deceased spouse.
• D) transform her personal identity.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Content Model

A theory suggesting that stereotypes are based on the perceived warmth and competence of social groups, determining their societal status and emotional responses from others.

Competence; Status

Refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that an individual possesses, which contribute to their social status and how others perceive them.

Ambivalent Racism

A theory suggesting that people can have conflicting, simultaneous racist and egalitarian attitudes, leading to ambivalent feelings and behaviors toward racial outgroups.

Individualism; Egalitarianism

A philosophical and cultural stance that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and the belief in human equality, especially regarding social, political, and economic rights and privileges.