Poor Performance on the Delayed DNMS Test Probably Indicates Difficulty

question 138

Multiple Choice

 Poor performance on the delayed DNMS test probably indicates difficulty forming new _________ memories.

• A) sensory
• B) short-term
• C) long-term
• D) working

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their unwanted thoughts or feelings onto someone else.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior, often resulting in a long-term conversion of the initial impulse.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality.

Unacceptable Impulse

A desire or thought that is not permitted by personal values or social standards, often repressed or denied.