Vincent Has a Bad Day at Work and Unconsciously Wants

question 9

Multiple Choice

Vincent has a bad day at work and unconsciously wants to punch his boss.However,instead Vincent goes home and energetically paints a picture of the devil,and he feels much better afterward.In this example,Vincent is using the defense mechanism known as ____.

• A) sublimation
• B) compensation
• C) displacement
• D) projection

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Definitions:

Optimism

A mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in the future or the success of something.

Social network

A platform or structure made up of individuals or organizations that are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendships, kinship, common interests, financial exchanges, or relationships of beliefs.

Cognitive restructuring

A psychotherapeutic process of learning to identify and dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts, often used in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Academic stress

The psychological and physiological reactions stemming from the demands associated with school or academic work.