Explain the process of defense mechanisms. What are they and when are they employed? Be sure to include an example.

What will be an ideal response?


Response needs to include: Defense mechanisms result from endopsychic conflicts emerge between personality structures. Defense mechanics are employed unconsciously and distort reality, enabling time for ego to strengthen. An example is when hearing fatal news, an individual denies it.

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a) It is a tentative or potential answer to the proposed research questions b) It can be formulate before or after data collection c) It can be in declarative or question form d) All of the above are true regarding the hypothesis

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Distal factors on development are represented in which system of Bronfenbrenner’s model?

a. exosystem b. microsystem c. mesosystem d. macrosystem

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Empowerment refers to the

a. client's independence from the helping relationship. b. counselor's ability to facilitate change. c. collaborative aspect of the client-counselor relationship. d. None of the above.

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Most social drinkers progress to alcoholism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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