Jake Was Involved in a Fight but He Cannot Remember

question 161

Multiple Choice

Jake was involved in a fight but he cannot remember any of it. This defense mechanism, in which he completely erased the fight from consciousness, is called:

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

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Definitions:

Frequency

The number of cycles (of a repeating event) per unit time, measured in hertz (Hz) in the context of waves or electrical signals.

Synchronous Speed

The rotation speed at which the magnetic field in the stator rotates in synchronous machines, typically equal to the AC supply frequency divided by the number of pole pairs.

Synchronous Motor

An AC motor that operates at a constant speed, set by the power supply frequency, and whose rotor is synchronized with the magnetic field of the stator.

Amortisseur Winding

A squirrel-cage winding on the rotor of a synchronous motor used for starting purposes only.