English 9 Catcher in the Rye Ch's 1-5 Wednesday assignment

Wednesday, 12/1

Research on the web, using a range of sources that you list/cite, MLA style.
write definitions for :

Cognitive dissonance
defense mechanisms
coping strategies
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avoidance
transference
denial
wishful thinking
justification
rationalization
defeatism


Definitions of all terms should be 2 or three sentences; explain what these things are, and what they mean in your own words.

For each of this second group of "defense mechanisms," ALSO add to your definition one example from the first 5 chapters of CR in which Holden shows that mechanism: Briefly explain what he's doing and HOW he's showing the concept.

Suggestion: consider phrases such as: Holden does this when he...." "He's showing ____ in that he..."

FINALLY, AS ALWAYS: give your assignment an appropriate title that includes
-what it is
-what's the content
-what's the skill you're being asked to show