Sherry Is Often Overly Generous in Sacrificing Her Time to Help

question 285

Multiple Choice

Sherry is often overly generous in sacrificing her time to help others.Her friend suggests that by keeping busy in this way Sherry avoids confronting her own unconscious conflicts.Her friend's suggestion illustrates the type of explanation that is most typical of

• A) evolutionary psychology.
• B) cognitive neuroscience.
• C) structuralism.
• D) Freudian psychology.

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Definitions:

Attachment Style

A psychological construct that describes the nature of emotional bonds between individuals, often categorized into secure, anxious, and avoidant styles, developed in early childhood.

Egocentric Responses

Reactions centered around one's own perspective, failing to consider the viewpoints or feelings of others.

Emotional Memories

Memories that are strongly influenced by the emotions experienced during the event, which can significantly affect an individual's recall and perception of that memory.

Level of Income

A measure of the monetary amount earned by an individual or household, often categorized to analyze economic status or social class.