John Is a Rather Aggressive Person with Lots of Energy

question 83

Multiple Choice

John is a rather aggressive person with lots of energy.He sometimes got into trouble for aggressive behaviour as a teenager,but he has recently vented his aggressive feelings by playing rugby on a local team.Instead of getting into trouble for his aggressive behaviour,John now finds that he is considered to be a well-respected and valuable rugby player by his teammates.According to Freud,joining the rugby team would best be considered an example of the defence mechanism of:

• A)sublimation.
• B)denial.
• C)displacement.
• D)repression.

---

Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, leading to competitive yet collusive behavior among the firms.

Mutual Interdependence

A condition in which the actions of one participant in a market or industry significantly affect others, typically seen in oligopolistic markets.

Advertising Expenditures

The amount of money spent on promoting products, services, or brands through various media channels.

Product Differentiation

The process of distinguishing a product or service from others in the market to make it more attractive to a particular target market through unique features, design, or branding.