Parents who disguise hostility toward their children by becoming overly protective of them are very likely using the defense mechanism of

A) projection.
B) regression.
C) rationalization.
D) reaction formation.

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Marina Orillane · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This is an example of reaction formation, which occurs when a person expresses feelings or behaviors opposite to what they actually feel, often in an exaggerated or distorted way. In this case, the parents may harbor feelings of hostility toward their child but attempt to hide it by becoming overly protective.

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