Mrs B Received a Very Poor Rating by Her Supervisor

question 125

Multiple Choice

Mrs. B received a very poor rating by her supervisor, who had been constantly criticizing her in front of her coworkers. When she got home, her kids ran up to greet her, all talking at once. Mrs. B responded by yelling, "Leave me alone! Can't you see I'm tired?" According to psychoanalytic theory, this is an example of the defense mechanism known as

• A) displacement.
• B) projection.
• C) repression.
• D) rationalization.

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Definitions:

Hering-Helmholtz Illusion

An optical illusion related to depth perception, where a flat image appears to be three-dimensional due to specific visual cues.

Visual Illusion

A misinterpretation of a real external stimulus, where what we perceive does not correspond to the physical reality of the world around us.

Active Touching

The deliberate use of touch by individuals to explore objects and environments, enhancing sensory and perceptual experiences.

Sensory Input

The stimulation that is received by the sensory receptors, leading to sensations and perceptions, originating from the external or internal environment.