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The Techniques the Ego Uses to Deal with Unwanted Thoughts

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The techniques the ego uses to deal with unwanted thoughts and desires are collectively known as defense mechanisms.


Definitions:

Social Learning

A theory that posits people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation and interaction with others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

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