In Which Defence Mechanism Does an Individual Substitute Behaviour, Thoughts

question 72

Multiple Choice

In which defence mechanism does an individual substitute behaviour, thoughts, or feelings that are the direct opposite of unacceptable ones?

• A)displacement
• B)repression
• C)rationalization
• D)reaction formation

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Pretax Return

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Net Present Value

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Salvage Value

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Labor Costs

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