An adolescent, age 17, rarely expresses feelings and usually remains passive. However, when angry, her face becomes flushed and her blood pressure rises to 170/100 mm Hg. Her parents are passive and easygoing. The adolescent may be using which defense mechanism to handle anger?
A. Displacement
B. Introjection
C. Projection
D. Sublimation
Answer: B. Introjection
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