A Mother Who Has Deep-Seated Hostility Toward Her Only Child

question 67

Multiple Choice

A mother who has deep-seated hostility toward her only child but who shows overprotection and hyper-concern for the physical well being of her child illustrates which Freudian defense mechanism?

• A)identification
• B)displacement
• C)projection
• D)reaction formation
• E)sublimation

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