Denise studies hard, but she's not doing very well in the Latin class you both are taking. She says she loves the class, but there's too much homework and it's so hard that she can't finish all of it. When she sees you working on your homework, she tells you, "You study way too much. I'm happier than you because I can channel my energy into other things. There's more to college than just class." Which of her statements provides strong evidence that she may be using projection as a defense mechanism to reduce stress?
A. She thinks she is happier than you are.
B. She thinks you study too much.
C. She loves the class.
D. She thinks there's more to college than just class.
Answer: B
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