A Reciprocal and Attuned Relationship Allows an Individual to Distance

question 7

True/False

A reciprocal and attuned relationship allows an individual to distance themselves from the emotional state of another.

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Definitions:

Empirically

Refers to knowledge or information gained through observation, experience, or experiment rather than through theory or pure logic.

Reaction Formation

Disguising unconscious content by turning it into its opposite.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, effectively protecting themselves from uncomfortable or painful emotions.