Directing Energy Toward Another Object or a Person (When Anxiety

question 30

Multiple Choice

Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a "safer target") is known as:

• A)sublimation.
• B)repression.
• C)introjection.
• D)displacement.
• E)compensation.

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Definitions:

Individualistic

Emphasizing the importance or centrality of the individual and his or her rights and independence above all else.

Heritability of Traits

The proportion of variation in traits among individuals in a population that can be attributed to genetic differences.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the genes among individuals or populations, which contribute to the biological diversity.

Personality Differences

Variations among individuals in regards to enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.