If She Is Using the Defense Mechanisms of Reaction Formation

question 159

Multiple Choice

If she is using the defense mechanisms of reaction formation, a mother who actually hates her son would MOST likely be both unaware of her hatred and

• A)direct her hatred toward her daughter.
• B)act in an extremely loving way toward her son.
• C)act in an extremely critical way toward her son.
• D)believe that her son hated her.

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Definitions:

SPAR Method

The SPAR Method is a structured approach to problem-solving that involves Scanning, Planning, Acting, and Reflecting.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where old information prevents the recall of newly learned information.

Retroactive Interference

A situation where the creation of new memories hinders the ability to recall older memories.

Nonsense Syllables

A string of letters that does not correspond to a word in any language, used in psychological experiments on memory and learning.