According to Chodorow, which of the following is NOT a result for boys and men when they separate from their early bond with their mother?

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Experiencing a threat to their self-worth due to the absence of a close connectionUnderstanding that masculinity involves distancing oneself from femininityFeeling unsafe in close, emotionally intimate relationshipsAdopting a detached and logical perspective toward the world

Explanation

Chodorow argues that boys and men typically respond to separating from their early maternal attachment by rejecting feminine traits, feeling uncomfortable with close emotional bonds, and developing a detached, analytical outlook. However, he does not claim that this separation causes their self-esteem to be threatened by the lack of a close relationship.