The Perspective That Religious Views Are Defense Mechanisms Created by People

question 39

Multiple Choice

The perspective that religious views are defense mechanisms created by people to make life tolerable is MOST characteristic of:

• A) current thinking in the mental health profession.
• B) classic Freudian psychotherapy.
• C) conclusions drawn by research scientists.
• D) the way in which the mental health profession is moving.

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Definitions:

Various Aspects

Pertains to the diverse components or facets that together constitute a whole in any situation or study.

Autonomy

The extent to which a job provides an employee with discretion and independence to schedule their work and determine the procedures in carrying it out.

Substantial Freedom

A significant degree of autonomy or liberty granted to individuals or entities, allowing them to make choices without excessive restrictions.

Independence

The state or condition of being free from external control or influence, able to make decisions or act according to one's own will.