During a peer group support session, a teenager shares that her little sister destroyed a valued collection of glass animals. Another member of the group says, "I would have killed her
" The teenager quickly denies angry feelings towards the little sister and states, "She didn't do it on purpose." This is an example of the defense mechanism of: 1. Identification.
2. Projection.
3. Intellectualization.
4. Reaction formation.
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Rationale: This is a reaction formation; the teen is unable to express anger toward her little sister. Projection involves internal feelings which are attributed to an outside source. Identification involves an unconscious attempt to be like someone else. Intellectualization involves a disconnect between thoughts and emotions.
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