Jeromy has been having an affair with another woman. One afternoon his wife came home later than usual and Jeromy became angry, accusing his wife of infidelity. Which defense mechanism is behind Jeromy's accusation?

a) denial
b) projection
c) rationalization
d) reaction formation

ANS: B, Projection occurs when threatening thoughts about one's self are attributed to others.

Psychology

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" Having knowledge of child development, Mrs. Hicks knows that Matt is using ________ spelling. A) creative B) inventive C) imaginative D) incorrect

Psychology

Many studies show that __________ are slightly ahead of __________ in early vocabulary growth

A) boys; girls B) shy toddlers; outgoing toddlers C) girls; boys D) low-SES children; high-SES children

Psychology