Kayla Is Terribly Saddened and Frustrated by the Behavior of Her

question 136

Multiple Choice

Kayla is terribly saddened and frustrated by the behavior of her autistic son. Instead of yelling at him for not engaging with her, she decides to go for a jog. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Kayla's decision to go for a jog instead of yell at her son?

• A)repression
• B)displacement
• C)rationalization
• D)sublimation

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Definitions:

Rinne Test

A hearing test using a tuning fork to compare air conduction and bone conduction of sound in the ear, used to diagnose types of hearing loss.

Tympanometry

A diagnostic test that measures the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure, used to detect problems in the middle ear.

Arterial Insufficiency

A condition characterized by inadequate blood flow through the arteries, often resulting in pain and tissue damage due to insufficient oxygen and nutrient supply.

Venous Insufficiency

A condition where the veins have problems sending blood from the limbs back to the heart, causing swelling and skin changes.