Gender Differences in Defense Mechanisms in Comparing Men and Women

question 4

Multiple Choice

Gender differences in defense mechanisms In comparing men and women on defense mechanisms,researchers find that women are more likely than men to engage in which approach to handling stress or anxiety?

• A)self-blame
• B)reaction formation
• C)denial
• D)acting out

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Definitions:

Seriation Task

A cognitive development task that evaluates a child's ability to organize objects in a sequence based on certain attributes like size or color.

Metacognitive Skills

Abilities related to understanding, controlling, and manipulating one's own cognitive processes, such as learning, memory, and problem-solving.

Guided Imagery

A technique used to aid memory of an event or person. For example, a child might be asked to pretend that an event occurred, then create a mental picture of the event and its details.

Eyewitness Testimony

is the account a bystander or victim provides in court, detailing the events they observed, which can be crucial evidence in legal proceedings.