Bob is sexually attracted to his professor. To deal with these feelings, Bob channels his energy into his homework and study habits. This is an example of the Freudian defense mechanism called:
A. reaction formation
B. rationalization
C. sublimation
D. denial
Answer: C
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A. maturation B. puberty C. senescence D. deterioration
David has been in a joyful mood all month. According to the broaden-and-build hypothesis of positive emotions, ____
a. David will try to "spread" his good mood around to others b. David's mindset will be "expanded" (such that he has the urge to play, push limits, and so forth) c. David will attempt to hold on to this joyful feeling as long as he can d. David will tend to spend more time with people who are also in positive moods (and less time with people who are in negative moods)
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is often referred to as the "rest and digest" portion?
A. parasympathetic division B. sympathetic division C. somatic division D. cranial division
Counterconditioning in which people relax while being exposed to stimuli that elicit fear is referred to as ____
a. ?higher order conditioning b. ?habituation c. ?latent inhibition d. ?systematic desensitization