Asked by Alfonso Espinoza on Jun 25, 2024
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Two staff nurses applied for a charge nurse position. After the promotion was announced, the nurse who was not promoted said, "The nurse manager had a headache the day I was interviewed." Which defense mechanism is evident?
A) Introjection
B) Conversion
C) Projection
D) Splitting
Introjection
A psychoanalytical concept where an individual unconsciously adopts the ideas, attributes, or attitudes of others as their own.
Projection
A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
Splitting
A cognitive distortion where an individual fails to bring together the dichotomy of both positive and negative qualities of the self and others into a cohesive, realistic whole, often seen in borderline personality disorder.
- Perceive and interpret the engagement of several defense tactics by persons.
Verified Answer
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Samantha LeCointreJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Projection is the hallmark of blaming, scapegoating, thinking prejudicially, and stigmatizing others. Conversion involves the unconscious transformation of anxiety into a physical symptom. Introjection involves intense, unconscious identification with another person. Splitting is the inability to integrate the positive and negative qualities of oneself or others into a cohesive image.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive and interpret the engagement of several defense tactics by persons.