According to a study referenced in the text, researchers interested in testing Freud's theory of ego suppression exposed participants to emotionally charged words and assessed their sweat-gland activity in order to measure participants'
A) conscious perceptions.
B) perceptual defense.
C) ego.
D) id.

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The correct answer is B) perceptual defense because the study aimed to measure how participants unconsciously defended against perceiving emotionally charged words, which is related to Freud's theory of ego suppression. This is assessed through physiological responses, like sweat-gland activity, indicating a defense mechanism against perceiving threatening or disturbing stimuli.

According to a Study Referenced in the Text, Researchers Interested