Asked by Milanpreet kaur Chana on Jul 02, 2024
Two staff nurses applied for promotion to nurse manager. The nurse not promoted initially had feelings of loss but then became supportive of the new manager by helping make the transition smooth and encouraging others. Which term best describes the nurse's response?
A) Altruism
B) Suppression
C) Intellectualization
D) Reaction formation
Reaction Formation
A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.
Altruism
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Discern and fathom the assortment of defense mechanisms and their occurrence in conduct.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and fathom the assortment of defense mechanisms and their occurrence in conduct.
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