Projection Refers to the Process by Which People

question 126

Multiple Choice

Projection refers to the process by which people

• A) consciously express feelings that are the opposite of underlying unconscious impulses.
• B) disguise unacceptable unconscious impulses by attributing them to others.
• C) retreat to behavior patterns characteristic of a more infantile stage of development.
• D) offer self-justifying explanations in place of real,but unacceptable,unconscious reasons for action.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenic Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a disconnection from reality.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry, fear, or anxiety that interferes with daily activities.

Positive Symptoms

In psychology, symptoms that involve the presence of abnormal behaviors or experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions, often seen in schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thought, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.