Darryl was often angry and found himself constantly getting in fights and getting in trouble for his aggressive behavior towards innocent people. He realized this was not a healthy way of being and so he put his energies into becoming the best zombie hunter ever. This is an example of:

a. rationalization
b. reaction formation
c. displacement
d. sublimation
e. projection


Ans: d. sublimation

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Psychology

What part of a neuron receives the neurotransmitters?

a. soma b. axons c. myelin d. dendrites

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