Asked by Bianca Campbell on Jul 09, 2024
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Reaction formation refers to the defense mechanism by which people
A) disguise threatening unconscious impulses by attributing them to others.
B) consciously express feelings that are the opposite of unacceptable unconscious impulses.
C) retreat to behavior patterns characteristic of an earlier stage of development.
D) offer self-justifying explanations in place of the real but threatening unconscious reasons for action.
Reaction Formation
A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously transforms an undesirable thought or feeling into its opposite.
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.
Unconscious Impulses
Desires or feelings that a person is not aware of but that influence behaviors and decisions.
- Identify the various defense mechanisms introduced by Freud and comprehend their functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the various defense mechanisms introduced by Freud and comprehend their functions.
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