Clarise's Self-Esteem Was Threatened When She Lost Several Court Cases

question 190

Multiple Choice

Clarise's self-esteem was threatened when she lost several court cases in her law practice.To make up for this stressful reality, she concentrated on becoming a competitive amateur sailing champion.Which defense does this illustrate?

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

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