A politician distressed about his own secret history of taking bribes proposes strict penalties against offering bribes. His behavior is a possible example of which Freudian defense mechanism?
a. Projection
b. Reaction formation
c. Regression
d. Displacement
b
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Rajesh believes it is wrong to use illegal drugs. Despite this belief, one night he finds himself smoking marijuana with friends
Rajesh convinces himself that he had no choice but to smoke the marijuana, because he would have lost his friends if he had refused to participate. Rajesh is likely experiencing _________________. FIll in the blank with correct word.
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