A student who is failing but does not study because she refuses to believe that the instructor will really give her an "F" at the end of the term is using the defense mechanism of ______
a. reaction formation c. projection
b. intellectualization d. denial
d
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Mr. Mach states that he does not like milk, but drinks it to keep his bones healthy. His young daughter, who has a desire theory of mind, hears him say this and watches him drink the milk. She
A) understands that he does not like milk, but drinks it anyway to stay healthy. B) understands that he does not like milk, and is confused as to why he drinks it anyway. C) believes that he drinks the milk because he likes it, or because he is thirsty. D) tells him not to drink the milk if he does not like it.
To reduce sexual tension, the sexual energies may be utilized in other activities, such as sports, music, or dancing through a process called
a. fixation. b. sublimation. c. actualization. d. projection.