Tyler Usually Avoids Alcohol, but He Goes on a Serious

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Multiple Choice

Tyler usually avoids alcohol, but he goes on a serious drinking binge every couple of months. He often gets into trouble with family, friends or his employer as a result of his behaviour. After each of these binges, he gets rid of all the alcohol in his house, puts everything in order, gets a new haircut, and promises everyone that he will never drink again. Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate?

• A)undoing
• B)overcompensation
• C)fantasy
• D)denial

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APR

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