Denial is the most common defense mechanism for blocking out painful feelings and memories

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

Psychology

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The insanity defense is used primarily by wealthy people

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What does it mean when a person has an internal locus of control?

a. The person believes that she can control what happens to her. b. The person blames fate, destiny, other people, and/or circumstances beyond his control for what happens to him. c. The Public, Private, and Ideal selves are congruent. d. The Open Self is more dominant than the Unknown Self.

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Yesica is much taller than the worldwide average height for children her age. Yesica probably lives in a(n)

A) cold, Arctic area. B) undeveloped region. C) developed country. D) poor nation.

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If you were giving a speech as a candidate for president of the student government, which would you want to utilize to increase the persuasiveness of your argument?

a. forewarning b. inoculation c. distraction d. counterarguing

Psychology