In Which Scenario Is a Person Demonstrating Sublimation as a Defensive

question 10

Multiple Choice

In which scenario is a person demonstrating sublimation as a defensive response to frustration?

• A) Carly yells at her husband after having a very difficult day at work.
• B) Matthias storms out of his office after a customer cancels a major work contract.
• C) Geno has an intense workout punching his punching bag after his girlfriend breaks up with him.
• D) Melinda throws the remote control at the television when it isn't working properly.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Theory

A theory suggesting that certain behaviors or physical characteristics have evolved because they increase survival or reproductive success.

Mental Combinations

The ability in early cognitive development where a child can mentally mix, match, and rearrange objects or situations without the need for physical manipulation.

Sensorimotor Intelligence

A stage in Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where infants learn through interacting with their environment using their senses and motor actions.

Primary Reactions

Initial, innate responses or reflexes seen in infants as part of their early developmental stages.