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 of masochism posits that individuals engage in masochistic behavior as a means of escaping from self-awareness and the accompanying anxiety and social pressures. This theory suggests that Richard's behavior is motivated by a desire to escape from these negative feelings. The other options (organic, statistical, spiritual) are not relevant to explaining masochism in this context.

Richard Is a Successful Businessman,a Pillar of the Community,and a Father