Your Boyfriend of Two Years Dumps You

question 1

Multiple Choice

Your boyfriend of two years dumps you. You head over to your best friend's house and begin talking about how he was a player, jerk, and an idiot who would have never really made you happy. You would be using which defense mechanism?

• A) Isolation
• B) Reaction-formation
• C) Rationalization
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Freudian Psychic Energy

Conceptualized by Sigmund Freud as the driving forces in the psyche which power all human behaviors and motivations, particularly manifested through the id, ego, and superego.

Fromm's Relatedness Need

A concept by Erich Fromm that emphasizes the human necessity to interact and connect with others for psychological health and well-being.

Freudian Explanation

An approach rooted in Sigmund Freud's theories, often involving unconscious motivation and conflict, to explain human behavior and mental processes.

Relationships With Women

Interpersonal connections and associations specifically involving women, reflecting various roles, contexts, and emotional nuances distinctly.