Multiple Choice
According to Sigmund Freud, the oral stage
3. Biological Psychology
Cells of the Nervous System
Multiple Choice
Arturo is unconsciously attracted to Tommy but outwardly voices an extreme hatred of gay people. Which defense mechanism is Arturo exhibiting, according to psychoanalytic theory?
A
Reaction formation
B
Repression
C
Compensation
D
Displacement
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Understand the concept of defense mechanisms in psychoanalytic theory, which are unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.
Identify the key characteristics of reaction formation, which involves converting unwanted or dangerous thoughts, feelings, or impulses into their opposites.
Analyze Arturo's behavior: he is unconsciously attracted to Tommy but expresses extreme hatred towards gay people, indicating a transformation of his true feelings into their opposite.
Compare this behavior with other defense mechanisms: repression involves pushing distressing thoughts into the unconscious, compensation involves overachieving in one area to make up for failures in another, and displacement involves shifting emotions from a dangerous target to a safer one.
Conclude that Arturo's behavior aligns with reaction formation, as he is expressing the opposite of his unconscious attraction to cope with his feelings.
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