Who Was the Major Author of the Declaration of Independence

question 54

Multiple Choice

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

• A)George Washington
• B)James Madison
• C)Thomas Jefferson
• D)Benjamin Franklin
• E)Alexander Hamilton

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Definitions:

Rationalization

In psychoanalytic theory, the defense mechanism that produces a seemingly logical rationale for an impulse or thought that otherwise would cause anxiety.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Psychosexual Stages

A Freudian theory describing how personality develops through five stages from infancy to adulthood, centered on sexual pleasure from specific body areas.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring roughly between the ages of three and six, where the libido's focus is on the genital organs.