The defense mechanism that involves suppressing unpleasant emotions or circumstances and refusing to acknowledge that they exist is referred to as

A) ?displacement.
B) ?reaction formation.
C) ?intellectualization.
D) ?denial.

D

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A client-centered therapist avoids hiding behind his or her professional role and strives to be honest and genuine. This condition essential to therapy is referred to as

a. authenticity. b. unconditional positive regard. c. empathy. d. reflection.

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According to Freud, the two most powerful drives are libido and ____

a. genital c. polygamy b. phallic d. thanatos

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