If She Is Using the Defense Mechanisms of Reaction Formation

question 159

Multiple Choice

If she is using the defense mechanisms of reaction formation, a mother who actually hates her son would MOST likely be both unaware of her hatred and

• A)direct her hatred toward her daughter.
• B)act in an extremely loving way toward her son.
• C)act in an extremely critical way toward her son.
• D)believe that her son hated her.

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