THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
DEFENSE MECHANIS
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Question
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Linda really hates her sister’s friend, but when she sees her at the high school she pretends they are great friends. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
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Reaction Formation
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Denial
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Displacement
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Projection
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of Denial Someone denies that they have an alcohol or substance use disorder because they can still function and go to work each day. After the unexpected death of a loved one, a person might refuse to accept the reality of the death and deny that anything has happened.
Detailed explanation-2: -Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves an individual transferring negative feelings from one person or thing to another. For example, a person who is angry at their boss may “take out” their anger on a family member by shouting at them.
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