Though 10 years out of high school, Simon is still scarred and bothered by the bullying he experienced at the hand of Jeffrey

When Simon unexpectedly saw Jeffrey at the local grocery store, he greeted Jeffrey and shook his hand. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Simon's behavior?
a) repression
b) rationalization
c) regression
d) reaction formation


Answer: d

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