Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement about extraterrestrial impacts?

• A) Iridium has been found between the dinosaur layer and the fossils right above it
• B) Iridium is a rare Earth element but is abundant in meteorites
• C) After a large meteorite struck the Earth about 65 million years ago, dust and gas rose into the upper atmosphere causing a dark cloud to form that blocked sunlight
• D) The least impacted organisms were microscopic algae in the ocean during the meteorite impact that occurred about 65 million years ago

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Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality or maintain self-image.

Projection

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

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Psychosexual Stage

A concept in Freudian psychology that describes five stages of child development, each characterized by a different focus of libido (sexual drive).