Ben Is a Self-Employed Accountant Who Works Overtime During the First

question 84

Multiple Choice

Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients' tax forms before the filing deadline.During this time,Ben is most likely to show a(n)

• A) elevated blood cholesterol level.
• B) reduction in blood pressure.
• C) reduction in blood sugar levels.
• D) increased release of lymphocytes.

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Definitions:

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert to a previous phase of psychological development, often under stress or frustration.

Reprimanded

Officially warned or punished, usually in a professional or formal context, for a wrongdoing or mistake.

Defence Mechanism

Mental tactics used subconsciously to shield an individual from distress caused by intolerable ideas or emotions.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.