Tragic Optimism Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Tragic optimism is:

• A) finding or making the best of a terrible situation.
• B) a fatalistic denial created by false hope during stressful times.
• C) a defense mechanism to protect the ego from devastating suffering.
• D) emotional grieving experienced by concentration camp prisoners.
• E) a distortion of reality based on projection.

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Definitions:

White Rat

Traditionally used in scientific research, especially in psychology and behavioral studies, due to its ease of handling and consistent biological traits.

Loud Noise

Sound that is at a high volume level, potentially causing disturbance or discomfort.

Startle and Fear Response

A physiological and psychological reaction to unexpected stimuli or perceived threats, involving autonomic nervous system activation.

Oedipus Complex

A Freudian concept asserting that a child experiences unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent, typically between the ages of three and five.