A Person Claims That His House Is NOT in Danger

question 144

Multiple Choice

A person claims that his house is NOT in danger from the rising flood waters of a nearby river and refuses to leave, despite being in imminent danger of being drowned. This is an example of ______.

• A) projection
• B) denial
• C) repression
• D) rationalization

Comprehend definitions and differences between race, culture, and ethnicity.

Describe the nature and purpose of descriptive research methods.

Realize the role of cultural constructs in defining masculinity and femininity.

Appreciate the advantages and challenges of the naturalistic observation method.

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Definitions:

Criminal Prosecution

The process by which a person is charged, tried, and possibly convicted by the judicial system for a crime.

Mediation

A type of dispute resolution where the parties to a lawsuit meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) in an effort to settle the case. The mediator’s job is to listen to the evidence, help the litigants come to understand each other’s viewpoint regarding the controversy, and then facilitate the negotiation of a voluntary resolution to the case. Mediation is not binding on the parties.

Neutral Third-Party

An impartial entity involved in conflict resolution or mediation, not favoring any side involved in the dispute.

Dispute Resolution

The process of resolving a conflict, dispute, or claim between parties through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal means.