What Are Ego Defense Mechanisms, and How Do They Influence

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What are ego defense mechanisms, and how do they influence behavior?

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Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, reason quickly, and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge.

Career Development Theories

The theories that seek to explain the patterns, influences, and mechanisms behind an individual's occupational progression and choices throughout their life.

Donald Super

Donald Super is a psychologist known for his theories on career development and the concept of life-span, life-space.

John Holland

A psychologist famous for developing a theory of career choice based on personality types and corresponding work environments.