Vaillant Suggesting That His Levels of Defense Mechanisms Are a Way

question 72

Multiple Choice

Vaillant suggesting that his levels of defense mechanisms are a way to measure psychological maturity and well-being. Which of the following is an argument he probably offered in support of this assertion?

• A) All individuals consistently demonstrate the same defense mechanisms in a stage-like progression based on their age.
• B) The association between mature defenses and mental health is present across a number of indicators (occupational success, maturity, happiness).
• C) Individuals under severe stress do not revert to less mature mechanisms.
• D) The two levels of defense mechanisms are sequential.

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Definitions:

Polymorphisms

The occurrence of two or more clearly different forms, or alleles, within the population of a species.

Polytypic

Describing the expression of genetic variants in different frequencies in different populations of a species.

Gene Flow

The transfer of genetic variation from one population to another, which can alter the composition of the gene pool.

Inbred

Resulting from breeding among close relatives, often leading to a higher chance of heritable genetic disorders.