Gracie Is Pregnant,but Her Boyfriend Has Deserted Her

question 246

Multiple Choice

Gracie is pregnant,but her boyfriend has deserted her.She really doesn't want this baby,but she has the baby and keeps it.After the baby is born,Gracie turns into "supermom" and spends all her energies on the baby,and tells everyone she meets how much she loves her child.Which defence mechanism is Gracie using?

• A) displacement
• B) reaction formation
• C) denial
• D) regression

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Definitions:

Substantial Deviations

Major divergences or departures from a set path, standard, or expected norm.

Material Breach

A significant violation or failure to perform one's obligations under a contract, which justifies the non-breaching party's termination of the contract.

Discharge by Performance

The termination of contractual obligations by fully executing the duties and responsibilities outlined in the contract.

Contractual Duty

A legal obligation in a contract requiring a party to act or not act in a certain way.