Callie just gave birth to her sixth daughter.Unconsciously,she resents the baby's birth and wishes the infant would have died during delivery.However,when she cares for her infant,she showers her with exaggerated care and affection.Which defence mechanism is Callie using,according to Freud

A)  reaction formation 
B)  rationalization 
C)  displacement 
D)  projection

In the context of correlation coefficients, which of the following problems occurs when the individuals in a sample are very similar on the variable the researcher is studying?

A) Restriction of range
B) Measurement error
C) Temporal precedence
D) Central tendency

Thomas,a divorced father of two,and Caroline,a widowed mother of three,got married and created a(n)_____ family of seven,also known as a "blended family."

The average 2-year-old in the U.S. will experience 8-9 minor illnesses in one year.

The positive aspect of attributing a negative outcome to prejudice is:

A) it makes a person feel superior to others.
B) it removes stigma consciousness.
C) it allows one to shift blame onto the bias of others.
D) it excuses all prejudice and discrimination.

The purpose of the defense mechanisms, according to Freud, is to

A) protect the id.
B) achieve physical gratification.
C) gain access to the unconscious.
D) reduce anxiety.

The organization of linguistic processes in the brain may depend heavily on __________ during maturation.

A) genetics
B) experience
C) nutrition
D) lateralization