Who Among the Following Is Using Reaction Formation as a Defense

question 10

Multiple Choice

Who among the following is using reaction formation as a defense mechanism?

• A)Leah,who refuses to accept that she is suffering from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• B)Chris,who dislikes his colleague but ends up being extremely polite toward that colleague
• C)Farah,who stays at her parents' house every time she has a rough day at work
• D)Matt,who does not remember anything about the traumatic car accident that he was in

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorder

A mental disorder that significantly affects one's thinking, emotions, and behaviors, impairing daily functioning.

DSM-V

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

NANDA

An organization that develops, refines, and promotes terminology that accurately reflects nurses' clinical judgments.

Clinical Judgment

The process by which healthcare professionals make informed decisions based on the synthesis of patient data, knowledge, and experience.