Which of the Following Would Be the Clearest Example of Freud's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the clearest example of Freud's defense mechanism of projection?

• A) someone who gets angry with his boss keeps quiet until he gets home and then kicks the dog
• B) an adult who fails at business and begins to act like a teenager again
• C) a witness to a bloody automobile accident forgets all the relevant details
• D) someone who has used illegal drugs accuses other people of being drug users

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Vicarious Experience

Learning or understanding something through the experiences of another person, without having directly experienced it oneself.

Behavior Rehearsal

A technique used in therapy to practice new behaviors or responses in a safe environment before applying them in real-world situations.

Guided Practice

An instructional approach where the teacher leads students through a learning process, providing support and feedback.