Asked by Douglas Morum on Apr 27, 2024
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Reaction formation refers to the process by which people
A) disguise unacceptable 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 a more infantile stage of development.
D) offer self-justifying explanations in place of the real but unacceptable unconscious reasons for action.
Reaction Formation
A defense mechanism by which individuals reduce anxiety by taking up the opposite feeling, impulse, or behavior.
Unconscious Impulses
Desires or motivations that reside outside conscious awareness but can influence behavior.
Acceptable
Deemed appropriate or satisfactory by societal or specific group standards.
- Discern the various defense mechanisms outlined by Freud.
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Apr 28, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Discern the various defense mechanisms outlined by Freud.
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