Andy Is an Angry Child Whose Aggressive Behavior Has Gotten

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Multiple Choice

Andy is an angry child whose aggressive behavior has gotten him into trouble.His parents decide to get him involved in sports to channel some of this anger into a healthier and more
Productive outlet.According to the psychodynamic theory of personality,his parents are trying
To use the defense mechanism of

• A) displacement.
• B) repression.
• C) reaction formation.
• D) sublimation.

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Definitions:

Ego-oriented Competition

A form of competition where the emphasis is on individual performance and outperforming others, with self-esteem often tied to the outcome.

Task-oriented Competition

Competitive situations where the focus is on the achievement of a specific goal or the completion of a task, rather than winning against others.

Nonhostile Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others in a way that is not antagonistic or envious, often for self-evaluation.

Basic Social Goal

Encompasses widely shared objectives within a society that aim to improve social welfare, including aspects like reducing poverty, enhancing education, and promoting equality.