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Darrius Avery
on Nov 02, 2024
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When Dan was growing up,his mother very often ordered him to "do this" and "don't do that," which angered him.Now as an adult,Dan has a female boss who occasionally checks up with him by asking him if he remembered to "do this/that." According to the Transactional Analysis theory,one would most expect Dan to
A) appreciate his boss's concern.
B) be conscious of his emotional response and its relationship with his childhood experiences.
C) interpret his boss's questions as badgering and feel angry.
D) react with guilt and self-doubt,regardless of his boss's gender.
Transactional Analysis
A method and theory of psychoanalysis that involves examining social interactions to identify the ego state of the person communicating, serving as a foundation for interpreting behavior.
Emotional Response
The psychological reaction involving feelings, such as happiness, anger, or sadness, triggered by stimuli or events.
Childhood Experiences
Events, situations, or environments a person was exposed to during their early years, which can significantly influence their development and personality.
- Explain how past experiences can shape current emotional responses.
- Grasp the vital role that self-awareness plays in the proficient handling of emotional states.
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JB
Learning Objectives
- Explain how past experiences can shape current emotional responses.
- Grasp the vital role that self-awareness plays in the proficient handling of emotional states.