During the 1930s, Harry Anslinger, Then Head of the Federal

question 100

Short Answer

During the 1930s, Harry Anslinger, then head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, used magazine articles, public appearances, and public testimony to sway public opinion about the dangers of ____________________.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Motives

Internal drives or reasons that prompt an individual to act in a certain manner, aiming to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.

Defence Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies brought into play by various entities to manage thoughts and feelings that are perceived as socially unacceptable.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism in which individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.