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Andres Parada
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Arnie, a very lonely single man who never dates, tells his friend that he finds the way women constantly "hit on" him to be very unappealing. Which defense mechanism might be reflective of Arnie's behavior?

A) denial
B) projection
C) repression
D) regression

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, variously to cope with reality, to maintain self-image, or to avoid emotional distress.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Lonely

A complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship.

  • Master the fundamentals of defense mechanisms and the skill to identify specific examples.
  • Clarify the influence of subconscious activities on the development of personality and behavioral patterns.
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