The ego defense mechanism involving the person's refusal to perceive an unpleasant event in external reality is:

a. denial
b. suppression
c. regression
d. sublimation


a

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A. satisficers B. cognitive misers C. maximizers D. magical thinkers

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Recent research suggests that chronic challenges to the hunger-regulating centers of the brain can disrupt its ability to sense and respond to ____.?

a. ?insulin b. ?leptin c. ?CCK d. ?neuropeptide Y

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a person with a high need for achievement?

a. enjoys challenges b. enjoys a chance to test his or her abilities c. strives for wealth and prestige d. strives to do well any time they are evaluated

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