A Patient Chronically Demonstrates Aggression

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient chronically demonstrates aggression.Neuroimaging studies will most likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?

• A) Temporal lobe
• B) Cerebellum
• C) Brain stem
• D) Frontal lobe

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Methods applied without conscious awareness to safeguard against the unease generated by thoughts or feelings that are not acceptable.

Reaction Formation

is a defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable feelings or impulses with their opposites, often seen in behaviors that contradict true feelings.

Convince Others

The process of persuading someone to agree with or believe in a particular point of view or idea.

Made a Good Deal

Achieved a favorable or advantageous agreement or outcome, often in a negotiation or transaction.