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Discovery and understanding of our own abilities brings happiness but also brings fear of new responsibilities and duties. It is called:
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Discovery and understanding of our own abilities brings happiness but also brings fear of new responsibilities and duties. It is called:

A.

Fear of failure

B.

Jonah complex

C.

Motives conflict

D.

Fear of success

Correct option is B

The correct answer is Jonah complex.
1. The Jonah complex refers to the fear of one's own greatness, or the fear of taking on the responsibilities and duties that come with realizing one’s full potential. This complex is often associated with feelings of self-doubt and fear of success. When individuals begin to understand and realize their abilities, they may become anxious about the increased responsibility and expectations that come with success, leading them to unconsciously avoid fulfilling their potential.
2. This concept was introduced by psychologist Abraham Maslow, who used the Jonah complex to describe the resistance to self-actualization, even when an individual is capable of achieving great success or personal fulfillment. It is named after the biblical story of Jonah, who fled from a task he was destined to fulfill out of fear and reluctance.

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