Penny's College Roommate Borrows Clothes Without Asking, Rarely Contributes to the Snacks

question 662

Multiple Choice

Penny's college roommate borrows clothes without asking, rarely contributes to the snacks in the fridge, and teases Penny constantly in front of others in the dorm.Although deep down Penny has come to really dislike her roommate, on the surface she acts as if they are best friends.It is likely that Penny is using the defense mechanism known as

• A) reaction formation.
• B) sublimation.
• C) projection.
• D) displacement.

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Definitions:

Compensation

The total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee by an employer in return for work performed.

Motivational Process

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Rewards Or Punishments

The use of positive reinforcement or penalties to influence behavior.

Self-Actualization

A psychological concept referring to the realization of a person's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.