According to status characteristics theory, how do people assess a person's ability in a group context using his or her status in society?

When Candace ordered a hot fudge sundae and a diet soda, she told herself that the calories from the ice cream really were not a big deal because the diet soda sort of balanced it all out. Which of Freud's defense mechanisms is motivating Candace?

a) repression b) rationalization c) sublimation d) projection

When the Levene test results in a significant value, .05 or less, then the variances can be assumed to be equal

Indicate whether the statement is true or false