Immigrants Who Came to the United States Tended to Do

question 19

True/False

Immigrants who came to the United States tended to do so regardless of whether or not they had friends or relatives already in the United States.

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Definitions:

Blocking Feelings

An emotional defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously or consciously avoids experiencing or expressing certain emotions.

Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, often to avoid uncomfortable emotions or truths.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism in which individuals approach emotionally charged issues with detachment and rationale, focusing on intellectual components rather than confronting the emotional aspect.