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bingousmle - 06-16-10 15:47
A psychiatrist finds himself annoyed with a quarrelsome patient for no apparent reason. Later on he realizes that the patient reminds him of his disliked sibling. This is an example of
a. Reaction formation
b. Projection
c. Countertransference
d. Identification with the aggressor
e. Illusion
bingousmle - 06-16-10 15:47
A psychiatrist finds himself annoyed with a quarrelsome patient for no apparent reason. Later on he realizes that the patient reminds him of his disliked sibling. This is an example of
a. Reaction formation
b. Projection
c. Countertransference
d. Identification with the aggressor
e. Illusion
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: psychiatry babbu5508 - 06-17-10 03:41 My answer is: e.
An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. While illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most people.
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