NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HEALTH EDUCATION
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Question
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Intentionally avoiding thoughts of an unpleasant emotion is an example of which defense mechanism?
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suppression
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compensation
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regression
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projection
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Repression involves avoiding thinking about something to block out painful or uncomfortable feelings, emotions, and impulses. Repression is an unconscious process-a person is unaware that they are doing it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Regression Returning to immature behaviors to express emotions You are angry at your brother for reading your diary. You scream at him and your parents run into your room, and sulk.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not align with their values or beliefs.
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