Which of the following defense mechanisms involves directing unacceptable impulses at a less threatening target?
A. sublimation
B. repression
C. fixation
D. displacement
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. He found that participants wanted to find a romantic partner who had a mixture of both positive and negative characteristics. b. Manning concluded that including certain information in an online ad (such as a desire for an attractive or financially stable partner) is off limits because it makes the writer appear desperate or as though he or she doesn’t know how to “play the [dating] game.” c. The results of this study suggest that looking for a romantic partner online may be similar to other forms of online “shopping.” d. Manning found that many pertinent sought-after characteristics were not specifically stated in the online ads.
Which of the following is a sleeping disorder characterized by repeated disruptions in the sleeper’s breathing?
a. Sleep apnea b. SIDS c. Narcolepsy d. Cataplexy
What is the probability that two heterozygous parents will produce a blue-eyed child?
A. .10 B. .25 C. .50 D. 0.0