Personality

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Nathan feels uncomfortable flying, but, when asked about it, claims to his brother that it is, in fact, he who fears air travel. This is an example of:

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Projection

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After being yelled at by her father, Margaret takes her anger out on her little brother. This is an example of: Rationalization, Regression, Displacement, Sublimation

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Displacement

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According to Freud, __________ is the defense mechanism that involves reverting to immature behaviours that have relieved anxiety in the past.

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Regression

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Are defense mechanisms behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem?

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True

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Refusal to accept reality is what?

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Denial

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A person transfers the emotions he or she feels from the original situation or object to another situation or object?

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Displacement

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A person shifts the blame and/or responsibility for his/her actions or thoughts to another person?

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Projection

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An attempt to justify one’s actions with an excuse rather than by admitting one’s failure or mistake?

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Rationalization

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Retreating to an earlier time that seems less threatening and requires less responsibility?

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Regression

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Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area. What psychological concept does this illustrate?

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projection