When you use an alternative, acceptable reason to replace the actual, unacceptable reason for a behavior, you are using

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

C

Psychology

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A) between 1½ and 2½ months. B) between 2½ and 3½ months. C) no earlier than 6 months. D) after 12 months.

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Rather than engaging in conflict over toilet training, Erikson believed that the most important psychological issue for 1- to 3-year-olds was

a. expressing the desires of the id. b. developing a sense of trust. c. achieving some autonomy from parents. d. developing a sense of shame and doubt.

Psychology