The Defense Mechanism in Which Self-Justifying Explanations Replace the Real,more

question 69

Multiple Choice

The defense mechanism in which self-justifying explanations replace the real,more threatening unconscious reasons for actions is

• A)projection.
• B)denial.
• C)rationalization.
• D)displacement.

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Definitions:

µ = 22

Represents a population mean of 22 in statistical notation.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that there is no effect or no difference, and it is the statement that researchers aim to test against.

Z-statistic

A measure that quantifies the difference between the observed value and the expected value under the null hypothesis, expressed in terms of standard deviations.

Do not Reject

A decision in hypothesis testing that indicates insufficient evidence to conclude the alternative hypothesis is true.