Freud Thought That One Defense Mechanism Was Key to All

question 37

Multiple Choice

Freud thought that one defense mechanism was key to all other defense mechanisms. Which mechanism was accorded this primary status?

• A) displacement
• B) reaction formation
• C) denial
• D) repression

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy Rule

Guidelines used by central banks to manage the economy by controlling the money supply and interest rates.

Economists

Professionals who study how societies use available resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people.

Money Supply

The total amount of money available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.

Monetary Policy

A strategy used by a country's central bank to control the money supply and interest rates in order to influence economic activity.