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Matthew Huemann
on Nov 18, 2024
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Dawn was recently divorced, and on the advice from her friends, she has decided not to date for at least six months so that she could become comfortable with herself once again. However, now she is convinced that most of the men at work want to ask her out, if she would only give them a sign. Dawn is likely using the defense mechanism of __________
A) suppression.
B) projection.
C) displacement.
D) reaction formation.
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or stress by denying or distorting reality.
Projection
A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
Divorced
The state of being legally dissolved from a marriage.
- Gain insight into the principles of defense mechanisms and the proficiency to distinguish illustrative examples.
- Expound on the impact of the subconscious on guiding behavior and defining personality.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the principles of defense mechanisms and the proficiency to distinguish illustrative examples.
- Expound on the impact of the subconscious on guiding behavior and defining personality.
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