Which defense mechanism involves fulfilling unmet desires in imagined achievements or activities?

a. compensation
b. rationalization
c. intellectualization
d. fantasy


ANSWER: d

Psychology

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a. he uses the same kind of language for both people. b. he inappropriately uses more complicated language for his sister than for the adult. c. he uses more complicated language for the adult than for his sister. d. he would use more complicated language for the adult only if he is gifted in language skills.

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Elmer has discovered that in order to be successful in college, he must both pay attention to his instructor and take good notes. If Elmer is successful at engaging in both of these behaviors, he is demonstrating effective

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