A mugging victim was able to report all details leading up to the attack, but nothing about the attack or the assailant. It is likely that the victim is using the defense mechanism.

a. repression
b. regression
c. projection
d. reaction formation


a. repression

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a. culture b. language c. psychotherapy d. addiction

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. true b. false

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