What is the likely effect of disidentification?

Question

A.
An individual will likely prefer performance-based tasks over other tasks.
B.
An individual will likely become excited about performance-based tasks.
C.
An individual will likely put forth more effort on performance-based tasks.
D.
An individual will likely devalue performance-based tasks.

Answer 1

The likely effect of disidentification is:

D. An individual will likely devalue performance-based tasks.

Disidentification occurs when an individual distances themselves from a domain, often in response to negative experiences or stereotypes. This can lead to a reduction in the value placed on related tasks or domains, as a means of protecting self-esteem and identity.