Maggie Is Having a Really Hard Time at Work,and She

question 51

Multiple Choice

Maggie is having a really hard time at work,and she may be at risk of losing her job when the new budget is announced.Instead of improving her skills at work,Maggie goes to the gym every day after work,and completes a gruelling workout.Her personal trainer is incredibly impressed with Maggie's progress and she gets a lot of compliments on her very toned body.Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate

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

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Definitions:

Anterior Side

The front side of the body or any anatomical structure.

Rotator Cuff

A group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder.

Lesser Tubercles

Lesser Tubercles are small, rounded projections found on the humerus bone near the shoulder, playing a vital role in arm movement by providing attachment points for muscles.

Greater Tubercles

Projections located on the proximal end of the humerus bone, providing attachment for shoulder muscles.