Trent Is in Psychoanalysis and States to His Therapist That

question 107

Multiple Choice

Trent is in psychoanalysis and states to his therapist that he thinks that his wife is considering having an affair with her co-worker.Later in the session, Trent admits that he is tempted to start an affair with his own co-worker.What defence mechanism was Trent displaying when he accused his wife of thinking about being unfaithful?

• A)sublimation
• B)projection
• C)displacement
• D)denial

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Nightmare

A disturbing dream associated with negative feelings, such as fear or horror, which can awake a person.

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Apneas

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