Arnie, a very lonely single man who never dates, tells his friend that he finds the way women constantly "hit on" him to be very unappealing. Which defense mechanism might be reflective of Arnie's behavior?

a) denial
b) projection
c) repression
d) regression


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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