The defense mechanism that involves turning an unacceptable wish into its opposite is
a. displacement
b. repression
c. reaction formation
d. rationalization
c. reaction formation
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Individuals who experience job-related distress often report:
A. relationship issues. B. low self-esteem. C. high stress. D. all of the above.
The humanistic perspective is called the 'third force' because it was developed in reaction to ______.
A. psychodynamic and behavioral perspectives B. systems perspective C. developmental and constructionist perspectives D. conflict perspective
Which of the following conclusions about gender differences on a variety of traits is most accurate?
a. Differences between workers within occupational groups are often greater than differences between men and women. b. Men's abilities in math and science are superior to those of women regardless of culture. c. Men tend to underestimate their abilities more so than women on tasks requiring quantitative and analytical skills. d. Women rate income and prestige as more important than men do.
Encouraging clients to develop neglected healthy aspects of life is an example of what Adlerian process?
a. resource development b. task setting c. catching yourself d. role playing e. counter-suggestion