A Defense Mechanism in Which Impulses Are Not Only Repressed

question 543

Multiple Choice

A defense mechanism in which impulses are not only repressed but are also held in check through the exaggeration of opposite behavior is known as

• A) projection.
• B) rationalization.
• C) regression.
• D) reaction formation.

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Definitions:

Structure

The arrangement or organization of atoms within a molecule, defining its molecular geometry and chemical properties.

Trimethylbenzene

This is an aromatic hydrocarbon with three methyl groups attached to its benzene ring, often found in petroleum and used as a solvent or chemical intermediate.

Acceptable Name

A name for a chemical compound that conforms to the nomenclature rules established by the relevant scientific body, such as IUPAC, and is universally recognized.

Methyl Phenyl Ketone

An organic compound, also known as acetophenone, with the formula C8H8O, characterized by a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl group.