Asked by Sarah Dugger on Jun 18, 2024
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The defense mechanism of __________ involves keeping unconscious impulses or wishes completely out of consciousness, whereas __________ involves not acknowledging the unconscious content at all.
A) repression; denial
B) projection; repression
C) reaction formation; repression
D) denial; reaction formation
Repression
A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where unacceptable or unpleasant thoughts and memories are unconsciously excluded from awareness.
Denial
A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding dealing with painful feelings.
Unconscious Impulses
Desires or thoughts that reside outside of conscious awareness, influencing behavior and decision-making.
- Identify and explain the various defense mechanisms according to psychodynamic theory.
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Veronica HernandezJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Repression involves keeping unconscious impulses or wishes completely out of consciousness, while denial involves not acknowledging the unconscious content at all. The other options do not accurately describe these defense mechanisms.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the various defense mechanisms according to psychodynamic theory.