How do defense mechanisms contribute to psychopathology?

What will be an ideal response?

They reduce anxiety by helping the person push something painful or uncomfortable out of consciousness rather than dealing directly with the problem.

Psychology

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When women discuss their problems, they seek practical solutions

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

Which of the following would an evolutionary psychologist expect to be more typical of females than of males?

a. Promiscuity b. Choosiness about sexual partners c. Concern with dominance d. Emphasis on physical attractiveness of partners

Psychology