When All Communication Is Channeled Through One Central Figure, A(n)

question 18

Multiple Choice

When all communication is channeled through one central figure, a(n) ________ communication network exists.

• A) all-channel
• B) chain
• C) mesh
• D) wheel
• E) ring

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A framework in psychology which posits that human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts.

Fixated

Describes a psychological state or condition where an individual becomes obsessively focused on an object, subject, or activity.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring from birth to about 18 months, where an infant's pleasure centers on the mouth.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies brought into play by the mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.