When Tested, Which of the Following Tastes Do Neonates Show

question 121

Multiple Choice

When tested, which of the following tastes do neonates show a preference for?

• A) sour
• B) sweet
• C) slightly salty
• D) They cannot differentiate distinct tastes.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism in which individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Defense Mechanism

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

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or desires are kept out of conscious awareness.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable or threatening inner wishes and fantasies with an exaggerated version of their opposite.