Andrea was not invited to any holiday parties, but she said that she would not have gone if asked because holidays are a time to spend with your family. Andrea is using which defense mechanism?

a. displacement
b. rationalization
c. compensation
d. sublimation


B

Psychology

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Therapists are using technological devices in their work with clients more frequently. Which new approach uses helmets with computer screens that immerse the wearer into a realistic, computer-based world, and has successfully treated phobias, stress disorders, and other problems?

a. computer-assisted and online programs b. smartphone applications c. computer-brain interface therapy d. virtual reality therapy

Psychology

When the observations in the initial baseline phase show a trend in the direction of improved behavior, the researcher should ____

a. administer the treatment immediately b. .manipulate the environment until the change stops c. increase the intensity of the treatment d. do nothing but continue to observe

Psychology

Erikson used the term ________ to refer to the period when an adolescent is troubled by a lack of identity

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology

Which of the following statements illustrates an internal and global attribution?

a. "Everybody ignores me because I'm boring." b. "He punched me because he is a bully." c. "I got an F on my report because my teacher wants me to fail." d. "I failed the test because I didn't have enough time to study." e. "My sister makes fun of me because I'm stupid."

Psychology