Tyrone, a recent college graduate, interviews for a job but is not offered the position. Afterward, Tyrone moves back in with his parents and spends his days playing video games. Which defense mechanism does this exemplify?
A. Reaction formation
B. Regression
C. Repression
D. Sublimation
B. Regression
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A. continuous B. discontinuous C. active D. passive
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a. ?graphic rating form b. ?behavior-focused rating form c. ?validation study d. ?job analysis
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a. have difficulty generating enough distinctive names. b. are relatively tolerant and permissive about abuse. c. suffer from high rates of infant mortality. d. have parents who conceal their children from tax officers or from schools.
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