A nurse is leading a support group for girls who were sexually abused by their stepfathers. Each girl made a statement to the group about the experience. The nurse recognizes intellectualization in one of the girls' remarks
Which statement did the girl make? 1. "If my mother hadn't married him, it never would have happened."
2. "I can't remember much of the details."
3. "Sexual abuse happens all of the time in families with stepfathers."
4. "I don't think my stepfather meant me any harm."
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Rationale: Stating that sexual abuse happens frequently in families with stepfathers is an example of intellectualization, the separation of an emotion from an idea or thought because it is too painful to be acknowledged. Stating that the stepfather meant no harm is an example of rationalization. Stating that it would not have happened if her mother had not married him is an example of projection. Stating that details are vague is an example of repression.
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