Jennifer resisted eating donuts from the work breakroom for breakfast and passed by the chips and dip at the luncheon for her retiring colleague
She did well sticking to her diet. Later, at home, her kids ask for dessert and she starts eating cookies, unable to resist the urge any more. What happened?
a. Jennifer experienced ego acceptance.
b. Jennifer experienced ego depletion.
c. Jennifer experienced ego control.
d. Jennifer experienced ego mindfulness.
Answer: B: Jennifer experienced ego depletion.
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a. Projection b. Sublimation c. Displacement d. Denial
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A) occurs during the first two weeks after fertilization. B) occurs from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization. C) occurs from approximately 8 weeks after fertilization to birth. D) occurs from 7 to 10 weeks after fertilization.
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