Asked by Mercedez Moreno on May 01, 2024

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Bella is majoring in English literature,and she has applied for over 100 scholarships during the last year.She hasn't received any of the scholarships because her grades are quite low.When she received the latest letter notifying her that a scholarship had gone to someone else,she imagined how humiliated the committee members would be if she were to get one of her short stories published.What coping mechanism does this illustrate

A)  intellectualization 
B)  overcompensation 
C)  use of fantasy 
D)  displacement

Use of Fantasy

The engagement with imaginative and often unreal scenarios as a mental escape or a means of creativity.

  • Comprehend the contribution of defense mechanisms to coping with stress.
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Rebecca RamirezMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The coping mechanism illustrated is the use of fantasy, as Bella is imagining a scenario where she gains recognition for her writing instead of her academic performance.