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theo

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A child who is really angry with his or her mother yells at the baby-sitter instead. Which defense
  mechanism is this?
 
  A) projection
  B) reaction formation
  C) isolation
  D) displacement

Question 2

A parent who punishes a child because of unconscious aggression, but who gives plausible reasons
  (It will teach the child obedience, and so forth) is using the defense mechanism of
 
  A) identification.
  B) rationalization.
  C) projection.
  D) denial.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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