Acting out an opposite behavior to block threatening impulses or feelings is the basic idea behind the defense mechanism known as

Fill in the blank with correct word


reaction formation

Psychology

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Because antisocial personalities exhibit ____ levels of anxiety, traditional treatment approaches, which require the cooperation from the client, have been very ____

a. low; effective c. high; ineffective b. high; effective d. low; ineffective

Psychology

Toan's voice causes a slow rate of nerve impulses in your auditory system, while Hector's voice causes a fast rate. Toan is ____ and Hector is ____.

A. yelling; whispering B. screaming; yelling C. whispering; yelling D. yelling; whispering

Psychology

The physiological changes that defend body temperature depend on areas in and near the hypothalamus

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

After every rehearsal, the trainer should praise some aspect of the learner's performance

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology