Arranged Marriages

question 53

Multiple Choice

Arranged marriages:

• A)are virtually unknown in the world today.
• B)are less and less common in developed nations,although some still take place.
• C)are practiced only in rural Africa today.
• D)are practiced only in rural China today.
• E)are increasing in popularity,especially in the industrialized areas of China.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

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

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where emotions are transferred from one object or person to another less threatening object or person.

Economic Failure

A situation where an economy fails to meet its expected outcomes, leading to widespread financial difficulties for its population.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to protect itself from anxiety and unacceptable impulses.