When individuals realize their adversary is more powerful than they are, a positive and realistic adjustment is ________

a. withdrawal
b. aggression
c. regression
d. denial


Answer: a

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the text, the type of fear that is most likely to drive people to seek professional help is __________

a) anxiety. b) panic attacks. c) agoraphobia. d) generalized anxiety disorder.

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