Sonya, Who Wants to Go to the Beach, Pouts and Whines

question 148

Multiple Choice

Sonya, who wants to go to the beach, pouts and whines when her friends decide to go to a movie instead. Sonya's behavior MOST closely resembles which defense mechanism?

• A) rationalization
• B) reaction formation
• C) regression
• D) repression

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Definitions:

Precautionary Motive

A theory explaining the demand for liquidity by individuals and firms as a safeguard against future cash needs and uncertainties.

Safety Margin

The difference between the actual value of a company's sales and the break-even sales, serving as a buffer for unexpected declines in revenue.

Financial Reserve

A portion of funds set aside by a business or organization to cover future obligations or unexpected expenses.

Zero-balance Accounts

Bank accounts that are maintained at a zero balance by automatically transferring funds from a master account in amounts only large enough to cover presented checks or debits.