When we are around someone we dislike intensely, we often "bend over backward" to be nice to this individual. Which defense mechanism is illustrated here?
a) denial
b) projection
c) displacement
d) reaction formation
D
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a. ?tranquilizing drug b. ?CNS stimulating drug c. ?opiate d. ?hallucinogenic drug
Modern couples
a. have clear roles and expectations. b. need to negotiate their role responsibilities before marriage. c. need to negotiate and renegotiate role responsibilities throughout a marriage. d. usually have the same expectations of their roles once married.
Which example violates the ethical guidelines concerning deception?
a. administering shocks without giving participants advanced warning and obtaining consent b. administering shocks even with advanced warning and informed consent c. telling participants that they may receive shocks even though no shocks are administered d. telling participants that they may or may not receive shocks even though no shocks are administered
Children with which attachment style tend to be more persistent and enthusiastic in challenging situations?
A) Secure B) Insecure-avoidant C) Insecure-resistant/ambivalent D) Disoriented-disorganized