Mike and Laura's Children Are Grown-Up and Mike Has Started

question 70

Multiple Choice

Mike and Laura's children are grown-up and Mike has started to show a more passive,feminine side,while Laura has become more dominant and independent.According to Gutmann,which of the following terms explains this scenario?

• A) Gender experiment
• B) Gender issues
• C) Gender confusion
• D) Gender crossover

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological discomfort arising from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

Discomfort Justification

The process of creating a reason or justification for enduring an unpleasant experience, often to reconcile cognitive dissonance.

Symbolic Self-Completion

A psychological theory suggesting individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that reflect their self-identity, especially when their identity is in question.

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state or condition whereby individuals are made to recognize the contradiction between their attitudes and behavior, often to prompt a change.