Some male participants in one study by Cramer (1998) gave threatening information about their masculinity and femininity. The investigator then asked the participants to tell stories about pictures in TAT cards. The investigator was studying
A) masculinity and femininity.
B) coping strategies.
C) aggression.
D) defense mechanisms.

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The study described involves participants reacting to threats to their masculinity and femininity by telling stories about pictures, which is a method to explore how individuals defend their self-concept or identity. This approach is indicative of studying defense mechanisms, as it examines how people psychologically cope with or defend against threats to their self-esteem or self-identity.

Some Male Participants in One Study by Cramer (1998) Gave