The Two Most Important Opposition Parties to Emerge in Iran

question 5

Short Answer

The two most important opposition parties to emerge in Iran prior to the revolution were the militant wing of the ulama and the liberal __________________.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory suggesting that relationships and interactions with significant others, especially parents, during infancy shape an individual's personality and relationships in adulthood.

Melanie Klein

A pioneering figure in psychoanalysis, particularly known for her work in child analysis and her theories on the importance of fantasy, play therapy, and the early stages of child development.