The Majority (89%)of Abortions Performed in the United States Occur

question 18

Multiple Choice

The majority (89%) of abortions performed in the United States occur during ______.

• A)the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
• B)weeks 20-24
• C)weeks 12-16
• D)weeks 32-40

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Definitions:

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Defense

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Transference

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual redirects feelings and desires, often unconsciously, from one person to another, particularly noted in psychoanalytic therapy.

Aversive Conditioning

A type of behavior conditioning where a noxious stimulus is paired with a particular unwanted behavior to reduce its occurrence.