According to Sigmund Freud, what is the purpose of defense mechanisms?
a. to reduce anxiety
b. to establish reality contact
c. to develop self actualization
d. to reduce reliance on social support
Answer: a.
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________ issues involve topics pertaining to the management of the final phase of life, after-death disposition of the body and memorial services, and distribution of assets
a. Mortological b. Thanatological c. End-of-life d. Morticolegal
In order to "catch a dream," upon awakening, one should
a. sit up and begin writing immediately since dreams disappear quickly. b. sit up and begin talking into a tape recorder immediately since this is faster than writing. c. lie still and review the dream images with your eyes closed. d. do none of these since dream analysis requires a therapist who can perform hypnosis.
On the basis of her work in anthropology, Margaret Mead wrote that she knew of
a. no people who did not have rituals by which to deal with death b. some people who did not have rituals by which to deal with death c. many people who did not have rituals by which to deal with death d. many strange people e. many strange anthropologists
______ demonstrate other-awareness
a. All animals c. Only humans and dolphins b. Only humans and chimps d. Virtually all mammals