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Psychology · 2023 · 6 marks
CBSE 2023 · Central · Set 4 · Q32
(a) A number of theories have been used to understand ‘personality’. Discuss how efforts have been made to categorise people into personality types…
(a)
A number of theories have been used to understand ‘personality’. Discuss how efforts have been made to categorise people into personality types since ancient times.
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(b)
According to Freud, individuals avoid anxiety by using mechanisms that protect the ego by distorting reality. What are these mechanisms called? Explain its different kinds with the help of examples.
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