Kira was attracted to Ben and was looking forward to attending his party on Saturday. When she arrived, she realized Ben’s ex-girlfriend, Cami, had shown up to the party as well. When Kira approached Cami standing with Ben, she said, “I’m mad to
see you here” instead of “I’m glad to see you here.” Which of the following provides a psychodynamic explanation of this behavior?
a. Kira’s unconscious anger with Cami slipped out.
b. Kira expressed her conscious anger intentionally to hurt Cami and be disrespectful in front of Ben.
c. Kira has been rewarded for saying mean things in the past.
d. Kira is trying to achieve her best self by saying what she means.
Answer: A
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