Richard is a successful businessman, a pillar of the community, and a father of four, who secretly engages in masochistic sexual behavior.According to the _____ theory proposed to explain masochism, Richard's behavior is motivated by a desire to escape from self-awareness and the anxiety and social pressures associated with it.

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The psychological theory suggests that masochistic behavior can be a way to escape self-awareness and the pressures of social expectations, providing a temporary relief from anxiety.

Richard Is a Successful Businessman, a Pillar of the Community