Oscar redirects his aggressive urges to beat up and dominate others into a lucrative career as a professional boxer

This is an example of what Freudian defense mechanism?
A) Displacement
B) Projection
C) Rationalization
D) Sublimation


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. hospitalization of patients. b. formation of group homes. c. mental hygiene movement. d. development of the DSM.

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Which of the following is not true regarding differences between boys and girls with chronic illnesses? a. Girls show more symptoms of pain and anxiety than boys do

b. Girls are more likely to cling, cry, and seek emotional support. c. Excessive somatic complaints are associated with emotional disorders in boys. d. Boys show more symptoms of sensitivity to pain.

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The fact that newborns can imitate facial expressions seen in others suggests that they are capable of

a. developing a belief-desire theory of mind. b. using proprioceptive sensory feedback. c. experiencing identity diffusion at such a young age. d. having a relational sense of self-worth.

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Where in the digestive system can the body rid itself of ingested toxins?

A. once foods have begun digestion in the mouth B. once foods have begun the trip to the stomach C. once foods have reached the stomach D. once foods have entered the small intestine

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