A client who was recently fired from his position tells the nurse "It was predictable. Ever since I
discovered a way to save the company money, the boss has had it in for me. He knew I was smarter
than he is, and he had to get rid of me.".
If the client actually believes this of the executive, who, in
reality, knows little of the client, he is demonstrating
a. denial.
b. projection.
c. compensation.
d. reaction formation.
ANS: B
Projection results in unconsciously adopting blaming behavior. It allows people to attribute their
own unacceptable attributes to other people. Option A: Denial involves unconsciously determining
to ignore the existence of an unpleasant reality. Option C: Compensation would result in the client
unconsciously attempting to emphasize a strong point in an attempt to make up for a perceived
weakness. Option D: Reaction formation would require the client to unconsciously adopt behavior
that is the opposite of her actual feelings.
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