When Mike Was Turned Down by the Prestigious School That

question 49

Multiple Choice

When Mike was turned down by the prestigious school that he applied to,he told his family that he didn't mind because that school doesn't offer the program that he really wants.Which defence mechanism does this illustrate

• A) rationalization
• B) projection 
• C) displacement
• D) reaction formation

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Definitions:

Follower Ability

The competence or skill level of followers that can impact their performance and the extent to which they can be led effectively.

Follower Effort

The level of diligence and hard work exhibited by followers or subordinates in pursuit of goals.

External Attribution

The process of explaining someone's behavior by attributing it to situational factors outside the individual's control.

Poor Performance

A level of work productivity or quality that falls below the accepted standard or expectation.