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The ________ Function of Attitudes Applies When a Person Is

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The ________ function of attitudes applies when a person is in an ambiguous situation and needs order, structure, or meaning.


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Resistance

The tendency to block the free expression of impulses and primitive ideas—a reflection of the defense mechanism of repression.

Psychoanalyst

A professional who practices psychoanalysis, a therapeutic technique originally developed by Sigmund Freud to treat mental disorders by exploring the unconscious mind, dreams, and childhood experiences.

Troubled Marriage

A marital relationship experiencing persistent problems that negatively affect the well-being of the partners.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which patients express their thoughts freely, letting their ideas flow without censorship.

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