The Psychological Defence Mechanism That Is Thought to Protect People

question 39

Multiple Choice

The psychological defence mechanism that is thought to protect people from anxiety by keeping anxiety-producing thoughts,feelings,memories,and impulses in the unconscious is called ____________________.

• A) repression
• B) psychoanalysis
• C) free association
• D) insight

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Definitions:

Serous Acinus

A cluster of cells found in serous glands that produce watery, enzyme-rich secretions.

Mucous Acinus

A secretory unit of a gland that produces mucous, typically found in salivary glands and other mucous-secreting glands.

Acinar Cell

A cell of the exocrine glands that is responsible for producing and releasing certain substances, such as enzymes in the pancreas.

Photomicrograph

An image of a very small or microscopic object taken with the help of a microscope.