Although They Have Been Broken Up for Months, Hector Still

question 21

Multiple Choice

Although they have been broken up for months, Hector still bought Shivangi flowers and chocolates for Valentine's day. Which ego defense mechanism best explains Hector's behavior?

• A) displacement
• B) undoing
• C) rationalization
• D) denial

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system, involved in emotion regulation, especially fear, and memory processing.

Language

A system of spoken, written, or signed symbols through which humans communicate thoughts, feelings, ideas, and information.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.