When Thom and Erik's deceasedmother left millions to the animal shelter and nothing to

them, they were bothvery angry and hurt. Thom wrote a sad song that he performed on
stage. Erik kept commenting on his love and affection for their mother.

Thom exhibited
the Freudian defense mechanism of __________, while Erik exhibited __________ .
a. reaction formation; projection
b. rationalization; denial
c. repression; conversion
d. sublimation; reaction formation
e. denial; reaction formation

d. sublimation; reaction formation

Psychology

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Sheila is driving home for Thanksgiving break. What is the main reason she would have difficulty remembering the name of the trucking firm listed on the side of the truck she just passed?

a) She has poor visual memory. b) Such information must be in a verbal form so it can be rehearsed. c) Her long-term memory for such information had reached its capacity. d) Unless she pays attention, such information will quickly fade from memory.

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