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) sublimation
d) reaction formation


d

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following are factors cited in your text that determine how much sleep you need?

A. Your age, your biology, and your career B. Your age, your biology, and your environment C. Your environment, your career, and your physical size D. Your biology, your environment, and your career

Psychology

A critique of empowerment includes the idea that empowerment equals ______.

A. paternalism B. responsibility C. compliance D. all of these

Psychology

Which is the best example of a statement from someone low in conformity?

A. I try to help others. B. I like to stand out in a crowd. C. I enjoy spending time alone. D. I am important to my family.

Psychology

Test norms for IQ tests

a. identify scores obtained by normal children. b. are based on average scores and variations within large pretested samples for the age group. c. are developed from a single child who takes the test. d. can be determined even before the first child is tested.

Psychology