Ramani really hates her job. Which one of the following strategies is the most adaptive defense mechanism to help Ramani cope?
A. Join a kick-boxing class so she can displace some of her anger.
B. Try to convince herself that it's not so bad after all.
C. Rationalize that she needs the income too much to quit.
D. Tell her boss and all her friends how much she loves the job.
Answer: A
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