A Child Caring for Himself or Herself at Home Without

question 103

Multiple Choice

A child caring for himself or herself at home without adult supervision is engaged in

• A) self-control.
• B) self-care.
• C) self-esteem.
• D) self-discipline.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychoanalytic theory, the defense mechanism that redirects an impulse from a dangerous target to a safe one.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and ethical standards of the psyche.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the force behind human behaviors, thoughts, and feelings originating from innate instincts and drives.

Moral Judgments

Decisions or evaluations about the rightness or wrongness of actions, often based on a set of ethical principles or societal norms.