After going to a party, James explains to himself that this was more important than studying because "I needed a break from all the stress," even though he has not studied at all yet. This would be an example of

a) identification.
b) reaction formation.
c) displacement.
d) rationalization.

d

Psychology

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a. Her score is the same as the average score of a group of 5-year-olds. b. She is definitely 5 years old. c. She is probably developmentally disabled. d. There is no meaning that can be attached to the fact that she has a mental age of 5.

Psychology

How is the imaginary audience connected to the concept of a personal fable?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology