In high school, Tyler really liked Jada and would have liked to date her. Instead, Tyler was mean to Jada and teased her. Which defence mechanism was Tyler using?

A) identification
B) sublimation
C) displacement
D) reaction formation


D) reaction formation

Psychology

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Over time, the various abilities underling adults' intelligence show ________________; that is, some areas improve while others decline during adulthood

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Despite her parents' repeated refusals, a child repeatedly pesters her parents for a new toy whenever they are at the store. Instead of assuming that the child is highly motivated, it may be more productive to view her behavior as that produced by a __________ schedule of reinforcement.

a. continuous b. fixed-ratio c. variable-ratio d. fixed-interval e. variable-interval

Psychology

A strong sense of ______ helps adolescents to discard the undesirable views of their culture that are based on stereotypes.

A. ethnic identity B. identity diffusion C. belonging D. identity foreclosure

Psychology

Based on what you know about the infant's visual system, how would you decorate a child's nursery so that it is consistent with the young infant's visual ability? Include information on acuity and pattern perception

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology