Freud Often Engaged in Reinterpreting Evidence That Contradicted His Theories

question 208

Multiple Choice

Freud often engaged in reinterpreting evidence that contradicted his theories into further sources of support for his theories.In particular,he often used ____________ to protect his pet hypotheses from refutation.

• A)displacement
• B)the overconfidence barrier
• C)ad hoc manoeuvres
• D)reaction-formation

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Definitions:

Mediation

The process or practice of resolving disputes through the intervention of a neutral third party, aiming to reach an agreement or understanding between conflicted parties.

Arguments

Logical sequences of statements aimed at demonstrating a proposition's truth or falsehood, used in discussions and debates.

Ethnomethodological Analysis

A method of sociological analysis that examines how people use social norms and knowledge to understand and produce the social order in daily life.

Applause

The act of clapping hands together as a way to show approval, appreciation, or enjoyment, typically for a performance or speech.