Newborn Jared Started Crying Softly, Then Gradually Cried a Little

question 115

Multiple Choice

Newborn Jared started crying softly, then gradually cried a little harder. Jared is showing a(n)

• A) pain cry.
• B) mad cry.
• C) basic cry.
• D) abnormal cry.

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Definitions:

Forgetting Parapraxes

Mistakes or slips of the tongue, often referred to as Freudian slips, that are believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or desires.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy used unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional or physical responses from the intended target to another, often less threatening, target.