You Are Really Angry with Your Boss and Would Really

question 155

Multiple Choice

You are really angry with your boss and would really like to punch him in the nose. But you realize that this may have consequences, so you go home and paint a picture of him falling off a building. According to Freud, this reflects the defence mechanism of

• A)rationalization
• B)denial
• C)projection
• D)sublimation
• E)reaction formation

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Definitions:

Economic Theory

A framework or set of principles formulated to analyze the economy and make predictions about various economic scenarios.

Rational Self-Interest

A theory that suggests individuals always make decisions that they perceive to be in their own best interest.

Pure Selfishness

an ethical or philosophical perspective prioritizing self-interest or personal gain above the welfare of others.

Charitable Contributions

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