People Who Know Paul Always Think He Is Mean Spirited

question 28

Multiple Choice

People who know Paul always think he is mean spirited and arrogant. Little did they know that his cold and aloof attitude is a defense mechanism because he is insecure and is afraid of being criticized. To protect himself, Paul is using the defense mechanism called

• A) avoidance.
• B) distancing.
• C) overly critical communication.
• D) reaction formation.

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