Which Defence Mechanism Involves Giving Yourself a Plausible Excuse That

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which defence mechanism involves giving yourself a plausible excuse that hides the real reasons for your behaviour

• A) regression 
• B) reaction formation 
• C) projection 
• D) rationalization

Explore the impact of unexpected rewards on intrinsic motivation.

Understand ethical considerations in psychological research, including the use of animals.

Grasp the difference between correlation and causation, and the limitations of correlational research.

Be able to design basic correlational and experimental studies in psychology.

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