Six-year-old Ann had been an only child until confronted with a new brother. Although she has been toilet-trained for years, she suddenly starts soiling her clothes. Which defense mechanism might Ann be using?
a) denial
b) projection
c) repression
d) regression
D
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The environmental movement in the United States seeks to protect forests and other pristine lands. To most Americans, respecting natural lands and animals probably is consistent with their ethical system. In some other countries, laws protecting the lands do not exist. Farmers and ranchers routinely "slash and burn" in order to farm or raise livestock, and loggers harvest trees indiscriminately. There is no ethical dilemma, since their society accepts these practices as normal and necessary. Farmers, ranchers, and loggers in these countries engage in these practices because they deem it necessary to provide for their families. Because their focus is on providing for their families and communities, they are adhering to the ethical system known as:
A. ethics of care. B. egoism. C. psychological egoism. D. golden mean.
Why is creativity difficult to define and measure? Explain fully and give your version of a good definition and measurement of the concept
What will be an ideal response?
When measuring Avery's brain functioning with __________, researchers use a tool called a geodesic sensor net (GSN) to hold up to 128 interconnected electrodes in place
A) an electroencephalogram (EEG) B) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) C) positron emission tomography (PET) D) near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
A group of recovering addicts are in a room sharing stories about their addiction. This is an example of ______.
A. aversion therapy B. a self-help group C. behavior therapy D. talk therapy