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Students often pick on Tito, but he says that this behavior is a sign that the other students like him. What defense mechanism is Tito displaying?
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regression
regression
denial
denial
compensation
compensation
rationalization
rationalization
True or False:
You feel anger not only mentally and emotionally, but also physically.
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true
true
false
true
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Which of the following defense mechanisms is Marissa using when she says “So what if I broke her stupid toy? She’s always bothering me when I want to play video games and no one should have to put up with that all the time.”
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compensation
compensation
denial
denial
reaction formation
reaction formation
projection
projection
Tito is displaying the defense mechanism of rationalization.
To answer this question, we need to understand the concept of defense mechanisms in psychology. Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies that individuals use to cope with uncomfortable or threatening situations. These mechanisms help protect the individual's self-esteem and reduce anxiety.
In this situation, Tito is interpreting being picked on by other students as a sign that they like him. This behavior can be attributed to the defense mechanism called rationalization. Rationalization involves creating logical explanations or justifications for behaviors or events that may be uncomfortable or distressing. In Tito's case, he is rationalizing the bullying behavior by turning it into a positive indicator of being liked, which helps him feel better about the situation.
Therefore, the correct defense mechanism that Tito is displaying is rationalization.