A woman who chose a mate who did not drink because as a child she was frightened when her father came home drunk may have based her choice on:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative identification involves making choices or developing traits in opposition to someone else, often as a reaction to negative experiences. In this case, the woman's choice is influenced by her desire to avoid the negative experiences she had with her father's drinking.

A Woman Who Chose a Mate Who Did Not Drink