The defense mechanism in which unacceptable wishes are turned into their opposites is known as:
a. projection c. compensation
b. reaction-formation d. rationalization
B
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Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?
A. Bo, a 10-year-old boy B. Leah, an eight-year-old girl C. Jamal, a 26-year-old man D. Roana, a 50-year-old woman
Jennifer has been diagnosed with PTSD. As such, her startle reflex is suppressed.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
__________ psychology is a field of psychology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of people with specific mental or behavioral problems
a. Abnormal b. Psychopathological c. Clinical d. Counseling
Of the four goals of behavioral science, description of behavior involves
A. regular observation of a specific behavior to ensure that two events are systematically related to one another. B. careful observation of things that are observable, such as eye gaze and running speed. C. understanding the reason behind the occurrence of certain types of behavior. D. explaining the events that have been previously described.