AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

DEFENSE MECHANIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Not throwing away your dog leash and dog collar after your dog died, because you are hoping he comes back is an example of which defense mechanism?
A
Projection
B
Denial
C
Reaction Formation
D
Sublimation
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: -Rationalization is a defense mechanism in which people justify difficult or unacceptable feelings with seemingly logical reasons and explanations. For example, a student who is rejected from her dream college may explain that she’s happy to be attending a school that’s less competitive and more welcoming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Here are a few common defense mechanisms: Denial. Repression. Projection. Displacement.

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