According to the psychodynamic perspective, phobias develop through the use of __________.

A. denial
B. projection
C. rationalization
D. regression


Answer: B

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a. True b. False

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A. have a mental disorder B. be insane C. suffer from a brain malfunction D. have a mental condition

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A. They might have assumed that intelligent patients are more likely to describe their thoughts and feelings well. B. They might have assumed that intelligent patients are more likely to be open to personal change. C. They might have assumed that intelligent patients are more likely to understand the techniques being used. D. They might have assumed that intelligent patients are more likely to keep in touch with the therapist later on if new problems emerge.

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