Rosie Is Paralyzed on One Side of Her Body but Does

question 52

Multiple Choice

Rosie is paralyzed on one side of her body but does not seem to be aware of it. According to Freudian theory, the most likely explanation of her condition is

• A)the ego defense mechanism denial.
• B)a true lack of awareness.
• C)a stress-coping tendency.
• D)a retrospective bias.

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Definitions:

Chemical Reaction

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another through the making and breaking of bonds between atoms.

Rust

A type of fungal disease that affects plants, causing reddish-brown spots, or the oxidation of iron and its alloys resulting in reddish-brown flaking coatings.

Iron

A chemical element with symbol Fe, important in biological processes and industrial applications.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the principal constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of most living organisms.