The husband who is sexually inadequate and blames it on his partner, saying that her expectations are unrealistic and that no man could meet them, may be demonstrating:
a. rationalization.
b. regression.
c. compensation.
d. introjection.
A
Rationalization involves unconsciously making excuses for one's behavior, inadequacies, or feelings. Regression involves the unconscious use of a behavior from an earlier stage of emotional development. Compensation involves making up for deficits in one area by excelling in another area. Introjection is an unconscious, intense identification with another person.
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