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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

11. Personality

The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality

Psychology

11. Personality

The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality

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Emily, a high-achieving student, has a huge crush on Jaxon,, a boy in her class who has a reputation for being a 'bad influence' and doing drugs. Rather than acknowledge her feelings, she begins acting rude toward him. What type of defense mechanism is this an example of?

Denial.

Projection.

Regression.

Reaction Formation.

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Identify the situation: Emily has a crush on Jaxon but acts in a way that is opposite to her true feelings.

Understand the concept of defense mechanisms: These are unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Define Reaction Formation: It is a defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their true feelings or desires.

Analyze Emily's behavior: She is acting rude towards Jaxon, which is contrary to her actual feelings of affection.

Conclude that Emily's behavior is an example of Reaction Formation, as she is displaying actions that are opposite to her true emotions to cope with her feelings.