A Defense Mechanism in Which Impulses Are Not Only Repressed,but

question 233

Multiple Choice

A defense mechanism in which impulses are not only repressed,but are also held in check by through the exaggeration of opposite behavior,is known as

• A) projection.
• B) rationalization.
• C) regression.
• D) reaction formation.

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Definitions:

Eyewitness

Refers to an individual who personally sees or experiences an event, and can therefore report their observations.

Smashed

In psychological experiments, particularly those related to memory and suggestion, "smashed" is often used to describe the influence of specific wording on participants' memory recall, such as their estimation of speed in a car accident.