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Yi-Chen · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Emotion that is separated from the original feeling describes this defense mechanism:

A.
Denial.
B.
Repression.
C.
Compensation.
D.
Isolation.

Question 2

Anthony is a 40-year-old patient who lost his job recently and wishes that he was back home living with his parents. Anthony has been noted to do things he used to do when he was a child. Anthony is going through a period of regression.

Regression is best defined as:
A.
A retreat to a less stressful time in one's life.
B.
An immature response technique.
C.
An assertive response.
D.
A therapeutic mechanism.

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Isolation is the blocking of feelings that are associated with an unpleasant or threatening situation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
During a stressful event, people may revert back to a time that was less stressful.