If Kathleen moves to another state (where her boyfriend also happens to reside), but she states that he had nothing to do with her decision, and that her only reason for moving is that she prefers the climate in the new state, she is most likely to

be using __________ as an ego-defense mechanism. A) regression
B) relational termination
C) rationalization
D) reaction formation
E) sublimation

C

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Most human traits involve polygenic inheritance (multiple genes) rather than a single gene

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Linda is afraid of spiders, doctors, and snakes. Lauren is afraid of ghosts, of being alone, and of being teased. Generalizing from the results of a classic study described in the text, your best guess is that:

a. Linda is a Navajo child and Lauren is a white Midwestern child b. Lauren is a Navajo child and Linda is a white Midwestern child c. Linda is older than Lauren d. Lauren is older than Linda

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