Someone who engages in unprotected sex believes, "No harm will come from it.". This appears to be an example of which defense mechanism?
a. Regression
b. Reaction formation
c. Projection
d. Denial
d
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For which of the following clients is behavior therapy most likely to be effective?
A. Willard, whose complaint is a fear of spiders B. April, who has a variety of personality disorders C. Kalen, who is struggling with vague concerns about his career and marital prospects D. Taren, who is trying to understand the origins of her personality
Which of the following is known to cause mental retardation?
a. abuse by the mother of alcohol during pregnancy b. a genetic disorder such as PKU c. postnatal accidents involving the head d. conditions of deprivation or neglect e. All of the above are correct.
What causes infants and toddlers to be "top-heavy"? What are the results of this phenomenon?
What will be an ideal response?
A young man who sees his father to be a powerful figure who maintains discipline, and who is taught that it is his responsibility to care for his parents throughout his lifetime, is likely to be __________
a) Caucasian American b) African American c) Asian American d) Hispanic American