Author Question: Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is a. adaptive, but lead to ... (Read 65 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is

a. adaptive, but lead to unrealistic depression.
b. maladaptive, but small illusions may often be beneficial.
c. adaptive, but only when used frequently.
d. maladaptive, but cannot really do any harm.

Question 2

Valerie is insecure. She joins a celebrity fan club because she says it makes her feel good about herself. She is most likely using the defense mechanism of

a. regression. c. reaction formation.
b. displacement. d. identification.