Arnie, a Very Lonely Single Man Who Never Dates, Tells

question 7

Multiple Choice

Arnie, a very lonely single man who never dates, tells his friend that he finds the way women constantly "hit on" him to be very unappealing. Which defense mechanism might be reflective of Arnie's behavior?

• A) denial
• B) projection
• C) repression
• D) regression

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Definitions:

Permeable

Describes something that allows liquids or gases to pass through it, often used in the context of membranes or barriers.

Relative Homogeneity Effect

Tendency to see outgroup members as all the same, and ingroup members as more differentiated.

Social Categorisation

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics, which can simplify social perception but also contribute to stereotyping.

Relative Homogeneity Effect

The tendency to perceive members of an out-group as more similar to each other than members of the in-group, often leading to stereotyping.