I Believe That I Own a Very Valuable Vase

question 43

Multiple Choice

I believe that I own a very valuable vase.I tell you this information and state that I will sell it to you for $800.I sell the vase to you,and you later find out that the vase is worth only $200.Fraud:

• A) has occurred.
• B) has not occurred.
• C) can always be based upon a statement of opinion or value.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Projection

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

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist best known for developing the theories and techniques of psychoanalysis, including the concepts of the unconscious mind, Oedipus complex, and defense mechanisms.

Psychodynamic Theories

A group of theories in psychology that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on behavior.

Personality

The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.