Which of the following defense mechanisms involves refusing to consciously acknowledge the existence of danger or a threatening situation?
a) displacement
b) sublimation
c) rationalization
d) denial
Answer: d
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A. animism and centration B. cooperative pretend play and animism C. centration and focus on appearances D. symbolic representation and egocentrism
According to Horney, neurotic needs become less severe and are likely be overcome in late childhood even with no intervention on the part of the parents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. Infertility b. Loss of the testicle c. Future erectile problems d. Future orgasmic problems
Which ability might BEST measure intelligence?
A) classifying art from different periods B) distinguishing positive from negative reinforcement C) identifying an option on a multiple-choice exam as incorrect based on the fact that the longest option is rarely the correct one D) detecting a common relational theme among word pairs