Which of the following defense mechanisms is a threatening or an unacceptable impulse channeled or redirected from its original source to a nonthreatening target?

A. Projection
B. Repression
C. Sublimation
D. Displacement


Answer: D

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c. Martina is likely attracted to several women. d. The exact origin of Martina's sexual orientation is unknown.

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Control of which of the following emotions is emphasized in the United States?

anger aggression fear pride

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The structure of the brain stem that is involved in controlling some of the stages of sleep

is the a. pons. b. thalamus. c. medulla. d. midbrain. e. hypothalamus.

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