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What is the primary focus of undoing as a defense mechanism?
What is the primary focus of undoing as a defense mechanism?
- Repressing memories of an action
- Ignoring the existence of a thought or action
- Engaging in contrary behavior to counteract a thought (correct)
- Engaging in self-destructive behavior
During which stage of psychosocial development is a child's primary focus on toilet training?
During which stage of psychosocial development is a child's primary focus on toilet training?
- Anal (correct)
- Oral
- Phallic
- Latency
What adult characteristic is commonly associated with unresolved issues during the oral stage of development?
What adult characteristic is commonly associated with unresolved issues during the oral stage of development?
- Perfectionism
- Dependency and pessimism (correct)
- Resentment towards authority
- Aggressiveness
Which psychosexual stage is characterized by a focus on play and school activities without sexual interests?
Which psychosexual stage is characterized by a focus on play and school activities without sexual interests?
Which psychodynamic theorist emphasized social relationships over sexual and aggressive motivations?
Which psychodynamic theorist emphasized social relationships over sexual and aggressive motivations?
Flashcards
Undoing
Undoing
A defense mechanism where someone tries to cancel out a bad thought or action by doing something opposite. Think of it like trying to 'undo' a mistake.
Oral Stage
Oral Stage
The first stage of psychosexual development (birth to 18 months) where pleasure is focused on the mouth, like sucking and biting.
Anal Stage
Anal Stage
The second stage (18 months to 3 years) where the focus is on the anus and controlling bowel movements.
Phallic Stage
Phallic Stage
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