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question 60

Multiple Choice

After putting up with numerous criticisms from his boss all day, John came home and yelled at his wife for no apparent reason. This illustrates the defense mechanism of

• A) regression.
• B) reaction formation.
• C) projection.
• D) denial.
• E) displacement.

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