After Putting Up with Numerous Criticisms from His Boss All

question 60

Multiple Choice

After putting up with numerous criticisms from his boss all day, John came home and yelled at his wife for no apparent reason. This illustrates the defense mechanism of

• A) regression.
• B) reaction formation.
• C) projection.
• D) denial.
• E) displacement.

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Definitions:

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce change, existing in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, and nuclear.

Pupil

The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye through which light enters, adjusting in size to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays, including visible light.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, which is the detection and identification of molecules in the air by the olfactory system.