In the context of psychoanalytic theory, which of the following is a defense mechanism in which threatening impulses, wishes, and feelings are automatically kept from consciousness?

A. displacement
B. denial
C. reaction formation
D. rationalization
E. repression


Answer: E

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A. there is an irrebuttable presumption that the defendant intended to cause the victim’s death. B. there is a rebuttable presumption that the defendant intended to cause the victim’s death. C. the defendant may be convicted of first-degree murder or a lower murder. D. the defendant may be convicted of only first-degree murder. E. both A and D are correct. F. both B and C are correct.

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a. Fourteenth b. Fourth c. Third d. First

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How many days does a federal prosecutor have after indictment to start the trial?

What will be an ideal response?

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