A Pattern of Negative, Defiant, Disobediant, and Hostile Behavior Toward

question 69

Short Answer

A pattern of negative, defiant, disobediant, and hostile behavior toward parent(s) and other authority figures, established prior to age 8, is called __________ .

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Definitions:

Denouncing Homosexuality

Publicly declaring homosexuality to be wrong or immoral, often seen in contexts of cultural, religious, or political opposition.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks unwanted thoughts, desires, or memories from conscious awareness.

William James

A pioneering psychologist and philosopher who was a leading thinker of the late 19th century and is often referred to as the "Father of American psychology."

Self

The individual's awareness of their own identity and personal attributes.