Todd was physically abused up until the age of eight. He is now 40 years old and has absolutely no memories of the early abuse that he experienced. According to Freud, Todd may be unconsciously dealing with the potential anxiety related to his abuse using the defense mechanism of
a. projection.
b. repression.
c. reaction formation.
d. regression.
B
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a. Receptors b. Hormones c. Neurotransmitters d. Interneurons e. Neurohormones
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