Unconscious Coping Mechanisms That Reduce Anxiety Generated by Threats from Unacceptable

question 243

Multiple Choice

Unconscious coping mechanisms that reduce anxiety generated by threats from unacceptable impulses are called _____ mechanisms.

• A)self-protecting
• B)motivated forgetting
• C)psychosexual
• D)defense

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Definitions:

Aggressive Children

Young individuals who exhibit behaviors characterized by physical or verbal violence towards others or themselves.

Punitive Parents

Parents who use or overuse punishment to discipline their children, which can affect the child’s development and psychological well-being.

Direct Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where actions lead to immediate rewards or punishments.

Albert Bandura

A prominent psychologist who introduced the social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.