Which of the Following Correctly Defines the Defense Mechanism of Projection

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of projection

• 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)Unacceptable impulses are attributed to others

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Definitions:

Tend-And-Befriend Response

A stress response theory that emphasizes a pattern where individuals seek social affiliation and support as a means to cope with stress, contrasting the "fight-or-flight" mechanism.

Fight-Or-Flight

An innate response to a potential damaging situation, aggression, or risk to life preservation.

Catharsis

The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions through particular activities or experiences.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in response to threats, often referred to as the "fight or flight" system.