In "A Transman's Story," Matt Did Not Begin to Present

question 82

Multiple Choice

In "A Transman's Story," Matt did not begin to present as a male until he was in university because

• A)he felt a need to conform,and living in a small town did not allow him to be exposed to gay individuals prior to university.
• B)his parents were against it.
• C)he was convinced by a friend he met at university.
• D)B and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational influences when explaining someone else's behavior.

Irrational Escalation

The phenomenon where individuals continue or intensify an action or investment beyond a rational point, often due to emotional commitment or previous investments.

Commitment

The state of being dedicated to a course of action or to each other in the context of agreements or relationships.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or motives onto another person.