An Adult Who Is Inclined to Talk About the Regularity

question 36

Multiple Choice

An adult who is inclined to talk about the regularity of bowel movements as being a source of satisfaction may be fixated in which stage of psychosexual development and relying on which defense mechanism?

• A)Oral stage; incorporation
• B)Anal stage; undoing
• C)Oral stage; reaction formation
• D)Anal stage; intellectualization

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Definitions:

Unbiased Processing

The ability to see the good and the bad in the world and make decisions based on this information; part of authenticity.

Authenticity

The extent to which a person feels aligned to his or her true self.

Radiography

The science and practice of using radiation to provide images of the organs, bones, and tissues in the body to diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Self-Monitoring

The tendency to adapt behavior to fit the demands of the situation.