AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

DEFENSE MECHANIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? “Mae always fights with her mom. Instead of working on her relationship with her mom she hangs out with her best friend and ignores her mom’s texts.”
A
Compensation
B
Rationalization
C
Regression
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Here are a few common defense mechanisms: Denial. Repression. Projection. Displacement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Regression defense mechanism examples A woman gets in an argument with someone at work and starts sobbing uncontrollably. Instead of utilizing mature parenting techniques like empathy and boundaries, a father resorts to temper tantrums to scare his children into obedience.

Detailed explanation-3: -7 Main Defense Mechanisms This list is sometimes shortened to provide only seven main defense mechanisms, which are denial, displacement, projection, rationalization, reaction formation, repression, and sublimation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common examples of defense mechanisms include denial, projection, rationalization, and suppression, among many others. People are typically not aware when they’re using these self-protective methods, according to couples’ therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC.

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