Displacement is a defense mechanism characterized by
A. doing the opposite of the unconscious wish.
B. redirecting the unconscious wish toward a safer target.
C. attributing the unconscious wish to others rather than to the self.
D. denying the entire conflict surrounding the unconscious wish such that the individual never becomes aware of it.
B. redirecting the unconscious wish toward a safer target.
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A. eliminate the client's undesirable behaviors B. help clients develop insight into their behaviors C. provide a positive and supportive environment D. develop realistic modes of thinking
In evaluating an employee’s job performance, all of the following are considered examples of subjective measures except ____.?
a. ?numerically rating an employee on dimensions of organization and dependability b. ?the number of parts a manufacturing employee constructs c. ?rating an employee for a specific behavior, such as greeting customers with a smile d. ?self-report questionnaires completed by the employee
White and deCharms share which of the following ideas?
a. rewards and punishments are important for the control of behavior b. everyone strives for self-actualization c. everyone needs to feel that they have an effect on their environment d. everyone wants to have an external locus of control
DSM-5 contains a list of “unofficial” disorders that are not yet diagnosable. In what section of DSM-5 are these proposed disorders listed?
A. Disorders for Further Consideration B. Emerging Measures and Models C. Proposed Criteria Groups D. Initial Disorders for Discovery