Which of the Following Illustrates the Dynamics of an Out-Group

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the dynamics of an out-group?

• A) An individual does not feel a connection to the out-group and tries to distance him/herself from its members.
• B) An individual feels a strong connection to the out-group and sees them as role models.
• C) An individual is part of an out-group but he/she really wants to be part of the in-group.
• D) An individual is not part of the out-group but sees its members in a positive light.

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Definitions:

Anima and Animus

Jungian archetypes representing the unconscious feminine side in men (anima) and the unconscious masculine side in women (animus), influencing their relationships and perceptions.

Shadow

In Jungian psychology, the aspect of personality that contains all the parts of oneself that one does not want to acknowledge or accept.

Self

The individual’s distinct sense of identity or personhood, often considered in concepts of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-perception.

Life-history Reconstruction

A psychotherapeutic or research technique involving the comprehensive examination and interpretation of a person's life experiences to understand current psychological functioning.