According to Freudian theory, anxiety is a signal for the ego to marshal its defense mechanisms, which function as
a. reality-based actions
b. unconscious protective processes.
c. conscious efforts to maintain control.
d. primitive emotional responses.
b
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A. poor muscular control B. alcoholism C. antisocial behavior D. FAS
The plateau phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by:
A) a somewhat stable level of sexual arousal. B) the rapid contraction of pelvic muscles. C) a refractory period. D) orgasm.
Bar graphs are to _____ as frequency polygons are to _____
a. quantitative variables; qualitative variables b. qualitative variables; quantitative variables c. continuous data; discrete data d. quantitative variables and continuous data; qualitative variables and discrete data
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, mental processes, and
A. introspection. B. beliefs. C. emotion. D. brain functions.