Asked by Marco Tulio Canjura-Martinez on Jun 26, 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
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.
Projection
A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable feelings or emotions are attributed to others instead of oneself.
- Pinpoint and appreciate a variety of defense strategies and their demonstration in behavior patterns.
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Kayla GlossJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Projection is the hallmark of blaming, scapegoating, prejudicial thinking, 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
- Pinpoint and appreciate a variety of defense strategies and their demonstration in behavior patterns.
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