A(n) _____ Is a Broad Idea or Closely Related Set

question 26

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ is a broad idea or closely related set of ideas that attempts to explain observations and to make predictions about future observations.

• A)theory
• B)hypothesis
• C)operational definition
• D)experimental bias

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Definitions:

Displacement

in psychology, is a defense mechanism where a person redirects a negative emotion from its original source to a less threatening recipient.

Defense Mechanism

A psychological strategy unconsciously used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or to avoid facing uncomfortable truths.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Life Instincts

In psychoanalysis, these are the drives or instincts that are directed towards preservation and enhancement of life, including basic needs such as hunger and sex.