Question

Ryan’s sister is visiting for Thanksgiving. She always gets on Ryan’s nerves, and this year is no exception. While walking the dog after dinner, Ryan may reveal this conflict with his sister unconsciously by being strict with the dog. According to psychodynamic theory, Ryan’s behavior is best explained by the ________ defense mechanism.

A, rationalization
B, reaction formation
C, displacement
D, projection

Answer 1

Answer:

displacement        

Explanation:

Defense mechanism- The defense mechanism is given by Sigmund Freud. The defense mechanism is defined as an unconscious psychological mechanism that helps to reduce anxiety emerging from potentially harmful or unacceptable stimuli. A healthy person normally uses different types of defense mechanisms for his or her entire life.

There are 8 basic types of defense mechanisms including displacement.

In the displacement defense mechanism, negative feelings are being transferred from the native source of emotion to the least threatening object or person.