Tyra Is Tall and Very Thin and Appears to Be

question 68

Multiple Choice

Tyra is tall and very thin and appears to be anorexic.She justifies her weight by saying that she is small boned.Tyra's sensible excuse for her eating habits is an example of the ________ defense mechanism.

• A) displacement
• B) rationalization
• C) projection
• D) denial

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