According to Freud, the use of mental processes to deny, distort, or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety are referred to as

a. the pleasure principle.
b. self-efficacy.
c. congruence.
d. defense mechanisms.


D

Psychology

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a. none; he was experiencing withdrawal c. delirium b. minor neurocognitive disorder d. traumatic brain injury

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A woman on a typical neuroleptic for schizophrenia for a long period of time is likely to experience:

A. tardive dyskinesia B. skin irritation in the sun C. lower blood pressure D. grogginess

Psychology

Because George feels like his job is meaningless and does not see any connection between what he does and the final product that is produced, he is likely to be experiencing _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

The sight of a needle can trigger fear in some people. What type of learning can explain this association?

a. classical conditioning c. cognitive learning b. instrumental conditioning d. imprinting

Psychology