A young mother is angry with the mess her son has made in his room. She yells at him and tells him to stay in his room until it is cleaned up. About 20 minutes later, the mother enters the boy's room offering him milk and cookies
Which ego defense mechanism is the mother using?
a. Restitution
b. Regression
c. Reaction formation
d. Conversion reaction
ANS: A
Restitution attempts to make amends for a behavior one thinks is unacceptable, to reduce feelings of guilt. B. Regression is turning to an earlier, less stressful time in life. C. Reaction formation involves developing a trait or belief that is opposite to something the patient cannot have (overcompensation). D. A conversion reaction channels psychological discomfort into physical symptoms.
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