Our Ability to Assign an Age to Geological and Archaeological

question 6

Multiple Choice

Our ability to assign an age to geological and archaeological materials is based on our ability to measure the relative abundance of radioactive ___ and their stable decay products.

• A) ions
• B) protons
• C) isotopes
• D) neutrons
• E) fallout

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Projection

A defense mechanism in psychology where an individual attributes their own unwanted emotions, desires, or impulses onto someone else.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where emotional impulses are redirected from a real object to a safer substitute target.