Which Defense Mechanism Involves Placing Feelings, Behaviors, or Characteristics onto Another

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which defense mechanism involves placing feelings, behaviors, or characteristics onto another person?

• A) Fixation
• B) Sublimation
• C) Denial
• D) Projection

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Definitions:

Logical Reasoning

The process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from about 7 to 11 years old, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Preoperational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development in which children from about 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but do not yet think logically.

Formal Operational Thought

A stage of cognitive development in which individuals are able to think abstractly, reason logically, and manage problems systematically.