________ is a psychological defense mechanism that involves expressing a socially unacceptable impulse in a socially acceptable and even desirable way.
A. Reaction formation
B. Projection
C. Repression
D. Sublimation
Answer: D
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Making explicit reference to at least two of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, discuss how Piaget's theory has shaped pre-K and K-12 education as it is generally practiced in the United States and/or Canada.
What will be an ideal response?
Charlene is 12, and her elderly aunt has come for a visit. The aunt is using the spare bed in Charlene's room. Several times during the night, the aunt awakens briefly and then falls back to sleep. Charlene doesn't awaken at all during the night. This difference in sleep patterns can best be explained by research that shows a. during adulthood, the proportion of REM sleep gradually increases
b. during adulthood, the proportion of slow-wave sleep increases significantly. c. the elderly are more affected by jet lag and shifts in their circadian rhythm. d. during adulthood, the proportion of slow-wave sleep gradually declines.
Modern stringed instruments are tuned to a higher pitch than they were in the 18th century. This means that stringed instruments in the 18th century produced sounds that were of:
a. higher amplitude than modern instruments b. lower amplitude than modern instruments c. higher frequency than modern instruments d. lower frequency than modern instruments
When asked about personal qualities they desire for their children, higher-SES parents are likely to emphasize __________
A) obedience B) politeness C) happiness D) cleanliness