Asked by Yommna Mohamed on May 10, 2024
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Abdul mistakenly believes that his classmates are unusually hostile.In fact,Abdul is the most quarrelsome and aggressive child in the school.According to psychoanalytic theory,Abdul's belief that his classmates are hostile is a
A) regression.
B) projection.
C) denial.
D) reaction formation.
Projection
A defensive mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
Quarrelsome
Inclined to argue or dispute, often demonstrating a tendency toward conflict rather than agreement.
Psychoanalytic Theory
A framework for understanding human psychology that emphasizes unconscious conflicts and past experiences as determinants of behavior.
- Familiarize oneself with Freud's idea of defense mechanisms and their applications.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with Freud's idea of defense mechanisms and their applications.
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