A politician who tells half-truths about the opponent says, "I do this only to help the country get better leaders.". This may be an example of which defense mechanism?

a. Displacement
b. Projection
c. Rationalization
d. Sublimation


c

Psychology

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When many genes work together to determine a characteristic, there may be a large range of phenotypes that are expressed. Why is this? a. Because each allele of the genes may be differently structured, leaving a large variety of outcomes

b. Because there are many combinations of dominant and recessive genes that can lead to various levels of the characteristic being expressed. c. Because each gene is contributed to by a different chromosome, bringing more phenotypical variety into the characteristic. d. Because the genes all work to "cancel" each other out, leaving only one "odd" gene to express the phenotype.

Psychology

Over the summer break, Jed earns extra cash working as a salesman at Sensational Sound Systems. As one of the most knowledgeable salesmen on staff, Jed tells a young couple shopping for a sound system that the more expensive models are worth the money because they ____

a. ?amplify sound up to 160 dB b. ?boost frequencies below 80 Hz c. ?buffer sounds that reach 60 dB d. ?filter out frequencies below 10000 Hz

Psychology

Tobacco smoke increases the risk of lung cancer, but only if directly inhaled, not second-hand

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Specific guidelines for conducting child custody evaluations have been developed by the ___________.

A. American Psychiatric Association B. Association of Family and Reconciliation Courts C. American Academy of Child Welfare D. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychology