A Man Who Has Numerous Reasons to Hate His Mother

question 82

Multiple Choice

A man who has numerous reasons to hate his mother instead lavishes her with unrealistic amounts of attention and love. He is probably exhibiting the defense mechanism of

• A) regression.
• B) identification.
• C) reaction formation.
• D) displacement.

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Societal standards and perceptions of what is considered attractive or desirable in women.

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