Valerie is insecure. She joins a celebrity fan club because she says it makes her feel good about herself. She is most likely using the defense mechanism of

a. regression. c. reaction formation.
b. displacement. d. identification.


D

Psychology

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a. ?social b. ?personality c. ?developmental d. ?cognitive

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Which 16th century philosopher argued that the mind works by associating ideas arising from experience, an idea that continues to influence many psychologists today

a. Hippocrates b. Wilhelm Wundt c. Sigmund Freud d. John Locke

Psychology

A 9-year-old would be in what Piagetian stage? Describe two tasks that they would be able to do that they could not do at the previous stage

What will be an ideal response?

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Your daughter borrowed $4.73 from you while you were shopping so she could purchase a doll that she didn't have enough money for. When you get home, you tell your daughter how much she owes you so that she can pay you back

She keeps repeating 4, 7, 3 over and over as she walks to her room to get the money. What memory strategy is she using? a. rehearsal b. organization c. repetition d. elaboration

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