Denial Is an Ego-Defense Mechanism That

question 238

Multiple Choice

Denial is an ego-defense mechanism that:

• A)involves the refusal to believe information that leads to anxiety
• B)deals with unacceptable thoughts and feelings by attributing them to others
• C)transforms anxiety-producing thoughts and feelings into the opposite thought or feeling
• D)channels unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities

Understand the strategies and responses of the Kennedy administration to international crises, including the Cuban missile crisis and the Berlin crisis.

Comprehend the role and impact of the civil rights movement during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, including key legislation and the involvement of young activists.

Recognize the significance of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and other groups in promoting nonviolent protest and change.

Analyze the reasons behind and outcomes of Cold War events such as the installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba and the building of the Berlin Wall.

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Definitions:

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.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

Withdrawal

The process of discontinuing a habit or addiction, often leading to uncomfortable physiological and psychological effects.