In Reaction Formation, Individuals

question 149

Multiple Choice

In reaction formation, individuals

• A)openly express unacceptable impulses.
• B)use daydreams or substitute activities to discharge their unconscious conflicts and motives.
• C)engage in exaggerated behaviors that are the opposite of their true feelings.
• D)justify their behavior by giving rational reasons for it.

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Definitions:

Unethical Consumer Behavior

Actions by consumers that are considered morally wrong or unacceptable by societal standards, such as shoplifting or fraudulent returns.

Fraudulent Automobile Insurance

Illicit activities involving deception to unlawfully obtain payment or benefits from an auto insurance policy.

Unauthorized Downloading

The act of obtaining digital content such as music, movies, or software without permission from the copyright holder, usually in violation of copyright laws.

Social Responsibility

The ethical framework that suggests an entity, be it an organization or individual, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large.