Which of the Following Correctly Defines the Defense Mechanism of Regression

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of regression

• A)An unacceptable feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one.
• B)Unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities
• C)Unacceptable impulses are expressed as their opposites
• D)Retreating to an earlier, safer stage of development

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Definitions:

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols, their interpretation, and their use in communication.

Signs and Meaning

The study of how signs (anything that represents something else) convey meaning, both in language and in other forms of communication.

Narrative Analysis

The study of the formal properties of stories that people tell. It generally attempts to identify such aspects as plot, setting, characters, and order of events.

Stories People Tell

The narratives shared by individuals, often studied in qualitative research to gain insights into beliefs, experiences, and social dynamics.