At the Ages of 2 and 3 Years of Age,children

question 79

Multiple Choice

At the ages of 2 and 3 years of age,children begin to understand three mental states:

• A) perceptions,physical development,and emotions.
• B) perceptions,desires,and emotions.
• C) desires,demands,and perceptions.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In physics, the movement of an object from one place to another or the volume displaced by an object in a fluid.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from awareness.

Defense Mechanism

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

Denial

A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.