Which Defense Mechanism Is Being Used When an Angry Employee

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which defense mechanism is being used when an angry employee, who was unfairly criticized by her boss, almost runs a few cars off the road on her way home from work?

• A)Reaction formation
• B)Projection
• C)Regression
• D)Displacement

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

is the part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A transparent, colorless fluid located in the brain and spinal cord, serving as a protective padding for the brain's cortex, offering fundamental mechanical and immunological defense.

Spinal Cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, pressure, and spatial orientation.