What defense mechanism reduces anxiety by substituting a socially acceptable reason for one that is socially unacceptable?

a. reaction formation
c. intellectualization
b. regression
d. rationalization

D

Psychology

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Compensation and inferiority complex are central concepts to the theory of personality proposed by:

a. Freud. b. Adler. c. Jung. d. Erikson.

Psychology

While spanking may produce a child's immediate compliance, the long-term side effects may include all of the following EXCEPT __________

a) poorer mental health for both child and parent b) higher levels of delinquency and antisocial behavior c) teaching children that violence is an acceptable solution to problems d) a greater sense of independence and autonomy in the child, who will adhere to social and cultural norms

Psychology