Asked by Amanda Caldwell on Jul 03, 2024
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Attributing your own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others to ward off anxiety or guilt is called
A) regression.
B) displacement.
C) projection.
D) reaction formation.
Reaction Formation
Behaving in a way that is exactly the opposite of one’s true feelings.
Projection
A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
- Identify and describe Freud's key concepts, including anxiety, defense mechanisms, and stages of development.
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Michael Grant7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Projection involves displacing one's own thoughts and feelings onto others, often to avoid feelings of anxiety, guilt or shame.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe Freud's key concepts, including anxiety, defense mechanisms, and stages of development.
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