What evidence has been found by empirical research to support defense mechanisms?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Empirical research has found some evidence for some of the defense mechanisms. However, they are often under different names and work in somewhat different ways than Sigmund Freud hypothesized. There is considerable evidence for reaction formation and denial, and some for projection, but little for displacement or sublimation.

Psychology

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a. context minimization error b. context maximization error c. fundamental cognitive error d. personalization error

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What are the two factors that best predict success in early reading?

What will be an ideal response?

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Group members are more likely to suppress dissenting opinions in the interest of group cohesion if they have

A. high morale and similar attitudes to other members. B. little experience with making important decisions. C. little awareness of the risks of failure. D. too much time available to deliberate and second-guess themselves.

Psychology

The vividness or richness of a hue is known as its

a. brightness. b. saturation. c. additive mix. d. complement.

Psychology