Which Psychologists Have Identified Various Defense Mechanisms That Allow Us

question 541

Multiple Choice

Which psychologists have identified various defense mechanisms that allow us to reduce anxiety caused by stressful situations or our own shortcomings?

• A)psychodynamic
• B)behavioral
• C)humanistic
• D)social learning

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Definitions:

Costimulation

An essential process in the immune response, involving a secondary signal to T cells from antigen-presenting cells, ensuring a proper and controlled immune activation.

Interleukin 2

A type of cytokine produced by T-cells that plays a critical role in the regulation of immune responses, including the activation and proliferation of lymphocytes.

Suppressor T Cell

Subset of T lymphocytes that decreases the activity of B cells and T cells.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells, especially immune cells, that have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells.