A 5-Year-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Glomerulonephritis

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. History reveals that he had an infection 3 weeks before the onset of this condition. The infection was most likely located in the:

• A) lungs.
• B) GI tract.
• C) pharynx.
• D) ear.

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Definitions:

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy used unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional or physical responses from the intended target to another, often less threatening, target.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.