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Ms. J. is feeling incompetent to complete an assigned task at work. She tells her supervisor that she doubts her co-workers can handle the task. She is demonstrating

Depression

Sublimation

Projection

Phobia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Depression:

Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of energy, not attributing one’s feelings to others.

B. Sublimation:

Sublimation is a positive defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into constructive activities (e.g., channeling anger into sports).

C. Projection:

Projection is a defense mechanism where a person attributes their own unwanted feelings or traits onto others. Ms. J. feels inadequate but accuses coworkers of incompetence.

D. Phobia:

A phobia is an irrational fear of a specific object or situation. This scenario does not reflect fear, but rather misplaced feelings of inadequacy.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Panic

Panic is an extreme response to stress, often marked by sudden terror and physical symptoms—more intense and acute.

B. Trauma

Trauma refers to a deeply disturbing experience, which may be a cause of stress, not the emotional state itself.

C. Anxiety

Anxiety is an emotional reaction to stress-but not all stress leads to anxiety.

D. Stress

Stress is the general term for a disquieting emotional experience that demands coping responses.

A. Low serotonin levels B. Inconsistent responses to childhood behaviors C. Positive relationships with parents, teachers and friends D. Damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Low serotonin levels

Low serotonin is associated with impulsivity and aggression in both humans and animals.

B. Inconsistent responses to childhood behaviors

Inconsistent parenting can lead to poor emotional regulation and difficulty with anger management.

C. Positive relationships with parents, teachers and friends

Positive, supportive relationships are protective factors against aggression and poor anger control.

D. Damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain

Brain injuries to areas responsible for judgment and emotion regulation (especially the frontal lobe) can contribute to aggressive behavior.

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Ms. J. is feeling incompetent to complete an assigned task at work. She tells her supervisor that she doubts her co-workers can handle the task. She is demonstrating

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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Correct Answer is C

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