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Oliver has had an unpleasant day. He missed his train into the city and was late to work. He missed an important meeting and was yelled at and threatened by his boss. He missed lunch because he was trying to play catchup all day from being late. He went to the machine in the break room and lost his money trying to by a coke and Cheetos. He stayed later than usual to finish an assignment at work and his wife called him telling him to hurry home because their son had been written up at school and they needed to talk about the meeting with the teacher the next day. When Oliver got home his dinner was cold and a chicken dish that he did not like much. Oliver slammed the door to the bedroom and screamed at his son. He aimed a kick at the dog who was too quick for him so he missed and hit the chair. The day ended with Oliver yelling at his wife for the miserable day he had. This demonstrates which Freudian defense mechanisms?  

Simon and Rebeka have always been extremely hardworking and motivated by their careers and the prestige it has brought them. Simon has relished his work and has defined himself as a corporate lawyer and by his excellent trial record and high fees. Rebeka, a college professor and researcher has balanced her advanced education, career, marriage and family as the natural consequence of her life. Both would agree that they have sacrificed much for their careers and their prominence in their respective fields. Simon and Rebeka own an expensive home and are very proud of their hard work to keep it as a hub of family activity. Although the couple has had rough patches in their marriage, they have remained together unlike Simon’s brother and sister who are both divorced and remarried. Rebeka’s brother is presently single, but has been married twice. The couple is community minded and participates in numerous community outreach activities, as well a being involved in their synagogue. Rebeka’s mother, Hannah was the center of her childhood home and although having only a high school education was active in the family business. Her parents and their friends were rarely divorced and remain as pillars of their community. Rebeka and Simon often wonder about the fate of their grandchildren, whom they fear lack a strong work ethic and commitment to their careers. You would assume that this couple is from what generation?    

Ann has a genetically caused condition. She has a small head and wide set eyes. Her face is round and her head small. She has difficulty walking and talking and is intellectually disabled. As an infant, Ann had a strange mewing cry due to a deformity of her larynx. She has Cri Du Chat (Cry of the Cat) a condition caused by deletion of which chromosome?  

Charlie, a six-month-old child, responds to her mother by smiling and laughing when her mother plays with her. When her father he picks her up and plays with her, he also receives laughter and smiles. The infant’s responses are called what?    

You are counseling a group of adolescent girls who have experienced sexual and physical abuse as children. As the group progresses the girls express amazement that the things they experience with their families are so similar. Anne states, “I always thought I was the only one in this situation.” Which adolescent thought process is this illustrate?    

Henry has worked long hours all of his life with little sleep and a great deal of pressure. He is convinced that this will shorten his life. From the study of what causes aging and death which of the following is the most correct?  

May was a woman born in 1927. She is in counseling with you for grief issues. Her husband of over 60 years has recently died. What is likely true of the generation from which this woman emerged?    

Kate, a two year old, has learned that her house pet is a “kitty.” When she sees a horse for the first time, she identifies the horse as a “kitty.” When she spends the night with her grandmother, her small dog, Peppy, is a “kitty.” Kate sees animals at the petting zoo and exclaims in delight, “Kitties!!” This irregularity of speech is called what?  

Five-year-old Neville listened to his teacher tell the story of Jonah and the whale in Sunday school, and interprets it as being absolutely true and a fact. Neville is in what stage of Fowler’s Faith Development?  

Joseph, a 22 year-old man, is struggling with his relationship with his girlfriend, Maria. She wants to get married, but his family does not approve, nor does Maria’s family. Joseph has worked several jobs since finishing his bachelor’s degree. Presently, he is on unemployment, since being “laid off” from his job as a carpenter. Although he loves Maria, he is not sure he is ready to commit to marriage right now. Last night Maria informed Joseph that she was pregnant & he became very upset. He illustrates which stage of Erickson’s model?