Having a Rather Poor Sense of Self-Worth, Bruce Attempts to Make

question 84

Multiple Choice

Having a rather poor sense of self-worth, Bruce attempts to make himself feel important by driving a European sports car, belonging to an exclusive tennis club, and eating at the best restaurants. Bruce may be using the defense mechanism of

• A)rationalization.
• B)identification.
• C)projection.
• D)displacement.

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Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to perform a task successfully or efficiently.

Social Cognitive Perspective

A theoretical framework in psychology that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality and behaviors.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning that emphasizes the importance of observable actions and behaviors, discounting mental activities.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological framework originated by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (e.g., desires and fears) in shaping human behavior and personality.