Flexion Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

Flexion is:

• A) Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
• B) Moving a body part toward the midline of the body
• C) Straightening a body part
• D) Bending a body part

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

A psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Suppressing Unpleasant Emotions

The deliberate effort to control or hide feelings that are perceived as negative or uncomfortable.

Circumstances

The specific conditions or factors affecting a situation, event, or individual at a particular time.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, blocking external events from awareness.