In Psychodynamic Theory, the Unconscious Assumption of Another Person's Behavior

question 377

Multiple Choice

In psychodynamic theory, the unconscious assumption of another person's behavior, usually the behavior of the parent of the same gender, is ______.

• A) a reaction formation
• B) catharsis
• C) displacement
• D) identification

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