Nonhuman Primates

question 47

Multiple Choice

Nonhuman primates:

• A)do not possess culture in any form;only humans do
• B)adjust to new situations through learned behavior
• C)have behavioral patterns that are passed on to the offspring
• D)b and c

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Definitions:

Denial and Repression

Defense mechanisms in psychology wherein denial involves refusing to acknowledge reality, while repression involves unconsciously blocking unpleasant thoughts and feelings.

Projection and Denial

Defense mechanisms; projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others, while denial involves refusing to acknowledge reality or facts.

Projection and Rationalization

Projection and rationalization are defense mechanisms; projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others, while rationalization involves justifying behaviors or feelings with seemingly logical reasons to avoid the true explanation.

Rationalization

A coping technique that involves providing logical or rational justifications for questionable behaviors or emotions to sidestep their real causes.