Katharine has forgotten a few appointments. However, she doesn't think it's her fault, and she blames her assistant for forgetting to remind her. According to Brandtstà¤dter, Katharine is engaging in
a. immunizing mechanisms.
b. secondary control.
c. assimilative activities.
d. accommodations
ANSWER: a
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