As a Small Child, Kirby Was Read Many Stories About

question 58

Multiple Choice

As a small child, Kirby was read many stories about his society emphasizing the equal treatment of all individuals, who are able to pursue their individual desires. Kirby was told about his society's ______ culture.

• A) ideal
• B) real
• C) imaginary
• D) formal

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Definitions:

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert back to a previous stage of development in their behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

Unconsciously

Actions or thoughts that occur without conscious awareness or control, often stemming from the subconscious mind.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered around oral activities such as sucking and biting, playing a crucial role in the development of future relationships and behavior patterns.

Fixation

An obsessive focus or attachment to an individual, concept, or phase of development, potentially leading to psychological conflicts.