Asked by Grace Carroll on Apr 24, 2024
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Having a rather poor sense of self-worth, Bongi attempts to make himself feel important by driving a sports car, belonging to an exclusive tennis club and eating at the best restaurants. Bongi may be using the defence mechanism of
A) rationalisation.
B) identification.
C) projection.
D) displacement.
Defence Mechanism
Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses and to maintain one's self-schema.
Identification
The process of associating oneself with certain aspects of another person, group, or with certain characteristics.
Poor Self-worth
A negative perception of one’s own value or worth, characterized by low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in one’s abilities or qualities.
- Comprehend the principles of Freud's defense mechanisms and their application in mitigating anxiety and conflict.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of Freud's defense mechanisms and their application in mitigating anxiety and conflict.
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