Match the defense mechanism with the example.? The defense mechanism in which an

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Match the defense mechanism with the example.?

The defense mechanism in which an individual helps keep unacceptable impulses repressed by perceiving them as coming from others is called

      [ Choose ]            Sublimation            Displacement            Reaction formation            Regression            Rationalization            Projection            Denial      

Many Californians will insist that they are not at risk from earthquakes. Their refusal to recognize the risk is an example of the defense mechanism of

      [ Choose ]            Sublimation            Displacement            Reaction formation            Regression            Rationalization            Projection            Denial      

The familiar phrase, "I'm going home to mother," which often follows quarrels among newlyweds, reflects the use of __________ as a defense mechanism.

      [ Choose ]            Sublimation            Displacement            Reaction formation            Regression            Rationalization            Projection            Denial      

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The defense mechanism in which an individual helps keep unacceptable impulses repressed by perceiving them as coming from others is called Rationalization.         

Many Californians will insist that they are not at risk from earthquakes. Their refusal to recognize the risk is an example of the defense mechanism of Denial.      

The familiar phrase, "I'm going home to mother," which often follows quarrels among newlyweds, reflects the use of Reaction formation as a defense mechanism.

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