Which of the Statements Below About Social Interest Is True

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below about social interest is true?

• A)While Adler considered social interest to be innate,he also believed that it must be learned,developed,and used.
• B)Adler believed most people to be incapable of developing social interest even though it was something to which they should aspire.
• C)In his later years,Adler recanted his beliefs about social interest and focused on addressing unconscious dynamics as the key to mental health.
• D)The concept of social interest was originally introduced by Freud,and Adler incorporated it into his theory.

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture and society, shaping their personality and behavior.

Postdecisional Dissonance

A feeling of regret or anxiety after making a decision, questioning if the right choice was made.

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.