_____ Is the Set of Unseen Characteristics and Processes That

question 8

Short Answer

_____ is the set of unseen characteristics and processes that underlie a relatively stable pattern of behavior in response to ideas, objects, or people in the environment.

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Definitions:

Defensive Coping

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety, societal condemnation, or feelings of inferiority.

Successful Adjustment

The effective adaptation or coping of an individual in response to new or challenging circumstances, leading to a state of psychological well-being.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with feelings of love and bonding.