According to Freud’s concept of defense mechanisms, _________________ involves channeling unacceptable sexual or aggressive drives into socially acceptable and culturally enhancing activities.

A. sublimation
B. rationalization
C. regression
D. displacement
E. identification


A. sublimation

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a. How rapidly the animal forgets during a period without training b. Whether the animal sits up immediately after the bell, or after a delay c. Which happens first, sitting up or salivating d. Whether the bell always predicts food, or if only after the animal sits up

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How does the brain control human behavior?

a. Specific brain regions control specific behaviors. b. Simple behaviors are controlled by specific brain regions; complex behaviors are controlled by the interaction of multiple brain regions. c. It has intricate and overlapping patterns of activity that involve networks made up of many different connected structures. d. Conscious behaviors are controlled by specific brain regions; subconscious behaviors are controlled by the interaction of multiple brain regions.

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What is the major problem for the frequency theory of sound perception? a. It cannot account for perception of low pitch sounds

b. It cannot account for perception of low amplitude sounds. c. It requires the cochlea to vibrate, and it does not. d. It requires that neurons respond as quickly than they are able to do.

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John, a mentally handicapped adult, is charged with arson. Upon hearing the court-appointed psychologist's report and reviewing the defendant's documented history of mental illness, the judge dismisses the criminal charges. The judge has determined that John is not to be held responsible because he (John) lacks ____________________.

A. wholesight.
B. discretion.
C. a proper value system.
D. free will.

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