Which defense mechanism involves fulfilling unmet desires in imagined achievements or activities?

a. compensation
b. rationalization
c. intellectualization
d. fantasy

ANSWER: d

Psychology

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Rahim retired from his job at the age of 67. He and his wife, Fathima, have been maintaining a traditional family structure throughout their marriage. While Rahim went for work, Fathima was a homemaker. After retiring from his job, Rahim was able to maintain marital happiness and led a peaceful life with Fathima. Which of the following was Rahim most likely to have engaged in after retirement?

He would have started a new business. He would have engaged in volunteer work. He would have helped Fathima around the house. He would have encouraged Fathima to look for a job.

Psychology

Play in which children manipulate objects to produce or build something is called ___________ play

a. functional c. parallel b. constructive d. associative

Psychology