When his mother scolded him for killing birds with his pellet gun, Alex responded by saying, "It's no big deal, all my friends are doing it." This is an example of:

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


C

Sociology

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A. natural order. B. male dominance theory. C. double standard. D. male mandate.

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Pretending to be a dog is an example of ________ thought.

A. preoperational B. sensorimotor C. concrete operational D. formal operational

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A. Social exchange B. Filter C. Equity D. Propinquity

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