A Defence Mechanism in Which Hostility Is Expressed Toward Someone

question 144

Multiple Choice

A defence mechanism in which hostility is expressed toward someone by being covertly uncooperative or passive is

• A) displacement.
• B) passive-aggressive behaviour.
• C) projection.
• D) repression.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affecting how you feel, think, and handle daily activities.

Psychodynamic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

A psychological approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest, without the mood swings seen in bipolar disorder.