A Defence Mechanism That an Individual May Employ Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

A defence mechanism that an individual may employ is:

• A) aggression.
• B) rationalisation.
• C) regression.
• D) all of the above.

Describe the environmental conditions and adaptations found in desert ecosystems.

Explain the causes and effects of rain shadows on local climates.

Define permafrost and its significance in global carbon cycling.

Understand the plant adaptations to various environmental conditions.

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Definitions:

Pure Self-Interest

A motivation based entirely on one's own benefits and gains, without regard for others' welfare.

Dictator Game

An experimental economics scenario where a participant, the "dictator," has the power to decide how to allocate a sum of money between themselves and another participant.

Behavioral Economists

Academics analyzing the influence of psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic choices made by individuals and institutions.

Framing Effects

A cognitive bias where people react differently based on the way information is presented or framed, affecting decision-making and judgments.