Refusing to Recognize Some Anxiety-Provoking Event or Information Is the Freudian

question 147

Multiple Choice

Refusing to recognize some anxiety-provoking event or information is the Freudian defense mechanism called:

• A) denial
• B) sublimation
• C) rationalization
• D) displacement

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Definitions:

Maintenance Stage

A phase in the behavior change process where individuals work to sustain their newly adopted healthy behaviors over the long term.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavioral change that outlines six stages individuals go through when changing a habit or behavior.

Relapse

A return to a previous state of disease or negative behavior after a period of improvement or recovery.

SMART Principle

A framework for setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, often used in project management and personal development.