Reina, a Heroin Addict, States, "I Only Started Using Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Reina, a heroin addict, states, "I only started using because of my boyfriend." Reina is most likely engaging in the defense mechanism of

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

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can impair performance in a variety of settings.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can impair performance in various domains.

Analogical Representations

Mental representations that have some of the physical characteristics of objects; they are analogous to the objects.

Symbolic Representations

Abstract mental representations that consist of words or ideas.