Samantha and Josephine Were Preparing to Start Their Own Clothing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Samantha and Josephine were preparing to start their own clothing business; they contacted their friend David, a recent graduate from Big State University's accounting program, to learn about setting up their accounting information system.After some discussion, they decided to use Quickbooks as their basic AIS software.Editing the standard chart of accounts to fit their clothing business would be part of ___ in Steps for Better Thinking.

• A)Identifying
• B)Exploring
• C)Prioritizing
• D)Knowing

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Definitions:

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with the values, beliefs, and practices of another person or group, often as a role model.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from the original source of distress to a less threatening person or object.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert to a less mature state of mental development in response to stress or conflict.