A Client Was Underperforming at Work Recently, Although for Years

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client was underperforming at work recently, although for years his service was excellent. He made a costly mistake, so his employer referred him for treatment. He blames his employer for his being there, saying she is having personal problems and is just taking it out on him. Which term best describes his defense mechanism?

• A) Rationalization
• B) Projection
• C) Repression
• D) Involuntary reinforcement

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Definitions:

LDL

Low-density lipoprotein, often called "bad" cholesterol, associated with increased risk of heart disease.

HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, which helps to remove bad cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Lipids

A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives, involved in the structure and function of living cells.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, minus the blood cells, that carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body.