NS1 Test Bank: NS1-U2C5 - Attitudes and Emotions

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What is the ideal environment for forming positive friendships?

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Positive friendships are ideally formed in supportive environments such as family, school, and church, rather than in negative influences like gangs.

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What is a defense mechanism?

Back

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy used to cope with reality and maintain self-image, often leading to avoidance of uncomfortable feelings.

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What is the greatest danger of constant use of defense mechanisms?

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The greatest danger is that people fail to take responsibility for their actions and remain immature.

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Define 'learning curve'.

Back

A learning curve is the time needed to perfect a task or reach a goal, illustrating the rate of learning over time.

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What does 'denial' mean in psychological terms?

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Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to acknowledge the existence of a problem or painful reality.

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Which behavior is NOT a method of changing an attitude?

Back

Wishing positive things would happen is NOT considered a method of changing an attitude.

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What is the role of positive self-talk in attitude change?

Back

Positive self-talk can help reinforce a positive self-image and contribute to changing negative attitudes.

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Explain the concept of 'repression'.

Back

Repression is a defense mechanism where individuals unconsciously block out painful thoughts or memories.

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What is 'acting out' in the context of defense mechanisms?

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Acting out is a defense mechanism where individuals express their emotional conflicts through actions rather than words.

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Define 'displacement' in psychological terms.

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Displacement is a defense mechanism where individuals redirect their emotions from a threatening target to a safer one.