A client refuses to talk to anyone about the recent death of her mother. Which of the following defense mechanisms is this client using?
A) Sublimation
B) Intellectualization
C) Displacement
D) Suppression
D
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Suppression is consciously inhibiting an impulse or emotion that is unacceptable to the person. Sublimation is diverting unacceptable urges into personally and socially acceptable channels. Intellectualization is unconsciously transferring emotions into the realm of intellect—using reasoning as a means of avoiding confrontation with an objectionable impulse. Displacement is unconsciously transferring feelings onto another person or object.
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