Dwayne was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. He has shared this information with his father but has decided to withhold the diagnosis from his mother for as long as possible. Dwayne thinks his mother would be unable to deal with the situation and he wants to shield her from pain. Dwayne's attitude best reflects:

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Dwayne's decision to withhold the diagnosis from his mother is an example of benevolent sexism, which is when a person adopts paternalistic attitudes towards another group and sees them as weaker or in need of protection. Dwayne is motivated by a desire to protect his mother from pain, but in doing so, he is denying her the opportunity to come to terms with the situation and provide support to her son.

Dwayne Was Recently Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer