Asked by Sammy Santana on May 08, 2024
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Melissa hates her teacher but she won't admit this to herself,consciously.Instead,she consciously feels that her teacher hates her.Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate
A) displacement
B) repression
C) reaction formation
D) projection
Projection
A defense mechanism where an individual ascribes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
Repression
A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.
- Distinguish and interpret Freud's defense mechanisms and their importance in the context of psychoanalytic theory.
Verified Answer
BS
Buddy StanceMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This example illustrates the defense mechanism of projection, as Melissa is projecting her own negative feelings onto her teacher and perceiving that the teacher hates her.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and interpret Freud's defense mechanisms and their importance in the context of psychoanalytic theory.
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