The Misinterpretation of an Experience in Order to Make It

question 47

Multiple Choice

The misinterpretation of an experience in order to make it fit some aspect of one's self-concept matches Rogers' concept of

• A)distortion.
• B)denial.
• C)sublimating tendency.
• D)condition of worth.

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Definitions:

Protestant Ethic

Protestant Ethic is a concept in sociology that correlates Protestantism with the rise of capitalism, emphasizing hard work, frugality, and diligence as a means to success.

Spirit of Capitalism

The set of ethical and cultural values that encourage hard work, thrift, and efficiency in one's occupational calling.

Max Weber

A foundational figure in sociology known for his work on the processes of rationalization, the Protestant Ethic, and the concept of the ideal type in social science research.

Feminist Theory

An analytical framework which seeks to understand societal structures and inequality through the lens of gender relations and the promotion of women's rights.