When You Do Not Perform Well on an Exam, and Then

question 41

Multiple Choice

When you do not perform well on an exam, and then insist the instructor administered an unfair test, rather than admitting you did not study enough, your ego is using the defense mechanism of:

• A) denial.
• B) rationalization.
• C) projection.
• D) sublimation.

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Definitions:

Delirium

Delirium is an acute, often reversible state of confusion and disorientation, typically resulting from physical or mental illness, characterized by a rapid onset and fluctuating levels of consciousness.

Dementia

A category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, affecting daily functioning.

Pathological Loss

An experience of loss that is abnormal or exceeds normal expectations, often requiring psychological intervention.

Brain Functioning

Refers to the activities and processes that occur within the brain, including cognition, emotion, perception, and regulation of bodily functions.