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OSWALD

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Jorge has a crush on Julie, but he frequently says mean and insulting things to her. What defense mechanism best describes his behavior?
 
  a. reaction formation
  b. projection
  c. displacement
  d. humor

Question 2

In psychodynamic theory, what is a defense mechanism?
 
  a. a biological reflex to avoid injury
  b. a psychological process that helps us avoid suffering
  c. a process by which we evaluate the conscious mind
  d. a physiological process that automatically prompts perspiration


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


OSWALD

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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