Acting out an opposite behavior to block threatening impulses or feelings is the basic idea behind which defense mechanism?

a. projection
b. intellectualization
c. regression
d. reaction formation


D

Psychology

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a. Phonological awareness b. Elaboration c. Syntax d. Comprehension

Psychology

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a. the medulla c. the amygdala b. the hippocampus d. the cerebral cortex

Psychology

The reinforcer follows every correct response in which reinforcement schedule?

a. intermittent b. partial c. comprehensive d. continuous

Psychology