Jack and Kelly Have Been Dating for Six Months

question 65

Multiple Choice

Jack and Kelly have been dating for six months.Kelly is not interested in continuing their relationship.She calls Jack and informs him that although she cares about him, she must end their relationship.Jack laughs and says, "Funny joke." Kelly states, "This is not a joke; I am serious." Jack then says, "I'll pick you up in an hour for dinner." Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate?

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

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