Webb's Teacher Has Told Him That There Is Really No

question 84

Multiple Choice

Webb's teacher has told him that there is really no way for him to earn a passing grade in his statistics class,even if he earns 100% on all the work that remains.However,Webb has convinced himself that he will still pass the course if he just works really hard for the rest of the semester.In this instance,Webb may be dealing with the stress-induced anxiety aroused by the teacher's comments through the use of

• A) overcompensation
• B) displacement
• C) undoing
• D) denial of reality

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the feet, ankles, and legs.

Blast

A sudden, violent blow or impact, often referring to explosions or powerful gusts of wind, but can also describe the rapid growth and proliferation of cells in a specific context like biology or medicine.

Cidal

A term used in biology and pharmacology to describe agents or substances that kill or destroy, often used in the context of bacteria (bactericidal) or fungi (fungicidal).

Bi-

A prefix meaning two, twice, or double.