In class, a student gave an example of a person who feels envious of someone but expresses only excitement about that individual's success. This was given as an example of:

a. task-switching
b. maximization
c. minimization
d. substitution


Ans: d. substitution

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology