If a Person Becomes a Catholic Priest or Nun Because

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a person becomes a Catholic priest or nun because of latent homosexual desires,their occupational choice might represent which defense mechanism?

• A)sublimation
• B)displacement
• C)reaction formation
• D)projection

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Definitions:

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle stating that an existing contractual obligation cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.

Bilateral Contract

A bilateral contract is a mutually binding agreement in which each party makes a promise to the other, such as a promise to perform a service in exchange for payment.

Illusory Promise

Describes a statement or agreement that appears to be a promise but is too vague or has terms that allow the promisor to avoid any real obligation.

Consideration

Something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.