When we are around someone we dislike intensely we often "bend over backward" to be nice to this individual. Which defense mechanism is illustrated here?

a. denial
b. projection
c. sublimation
d. reaction formation


Answer: d.

Psychology

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A. Leonardo will need to draw a picture of the park in order to recall the location of the polar bear exhibit. B. Britney will need to draw a picture of the park in order to recall the location of the polar bear exhibit. C. Britney will access a mental image of the map to determine the location of the polar bear exhibit. D. Leonardo will access a mental image of the map to determine the location of the polar bear exhibit.

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The most direct influence on adolescents about drinking and substance use is ______.

A. parental guidance B. peer behavior C. socioeconomic status D. family issues

Psychology

Following the Nuremberg Trials, all research has been conducted ethically

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

After coming to the U.S., Marta continued to speak only Portuguese and only interacted with others who had also immigrated from Brazil

She remains almost completely separate form American society. Marta's pattern of acculturation would be classified as a. integration. b. separation. c. assimilation. d. marginalization.

Psychology