Match the Definition with the Term

question 23

Multiple Choice

Match the definition with the term.
-rationalization

• A)a defense mechanism in which a person's true motivations are denied and a false excuse or explanation is substituted for them
• B)a defense mechanism in which an emotion-charged subject is directly approached,but in a strictly rational manner that avoids emotional involvement
• C)a defense mechanism in which an impulse is redirected toward a substitute target that resembles the original in some way,but that is psychologically "safer"
• D)a defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously adopts the characteris-tics of an emotionally important person
• E)a defense mechanism in which one's own unacceptable impulses are denied and then attributed to someone else instead

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Definitions:

Public Managers

are individuals who work within the public sector, responsible for implementing policies, managing resources, and serving the public interest.

Decision-Making

Decision-Making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Public Agencies

Governmental organizations that operate at the local, state, or national level, serving public interests and implementing policies.

Effective Relationships

Relationships characterized by clear communication, mutual respect, and shared goals, leading to positive outcomes.