A Student Goes to a Party the Night Before a Test

question 2

Multiple Choice

A student goes to a party the night before a test and then fails the exam. After seeing the score, the student slams a book on the table and says, "I have to work so much and have no time to study. It wouldn't matter anyway because the teacher is unreasonable." The nurse identifies use of which defense mechanisms? Select all that apply.

• A) Denial
• B) Compensation
• C) Rationalization
• D) Projection
• E) Displacement
• F) Reaction formation

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