People Sometimes Resolve Frustration by Inventing Plausible Reasons for Being

question 75

Multiple Choice

People sometimes resolve frustration by inventing plausible reasons for being unable to attain their goals or deciding that the goal is not really worth pursuing. This is known as ________.

• A) aggression
• B) rationalization
• C) withdrawal
• D) projection
• E) regression

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Definitions:

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a company, thus holding a portion of the company's ownership and sometimes entitled to dividends and a say in company decisions.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or project.

Statute of Frauds

Legal regulation requiring certain kinds of contracts to be written and signed to be enforceable.

Anticipatory Agreement

A contract in which the parties acknowledge and accommodate the future performance of an obligation before its due.