Question

. A toddler may react to stress in the family unit by returning to earlier behavior patterns. This is called

a) Progression      

b) Regression

c) Suppression

d) Denial

8. Prejudice is defined as the unfair treatment of people based on their group membership:      

a) True

b) False

Answer 1

7 . The answer is - ( b ) Regression.

Explanation :

Regression is a stage in toddlers where they go back to behaviours which are younger than their age or the behaviour. A toddler may want to bottle feed which they have come out. This could be because of the stress in the home environment or other factors such as arrival of new born which causes attention deviation from the toddler.

While the other options include-

• Progression : It is opposite to the regression wherein there is a progress in life .
• Suppression : In suppression, the person consciously tries to avoid unwanted emotions that the person feels is harming the physical and mental health.
• Denial : It is a defense mechanism wherein the person is in denial of the reality.

8 . The answer is ------- ( a ) True.

Explanation :

Having a negative attitude towards a particular social group is prejudice. For example : A particular race or towards particular group of tribals or even a country people , gender etc.

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