After mike does not get the job he interviewed for, he moves back in with his parents and spends his days playing video games. which defense mechanism does this exemplify?

a. repression

b. reaction formation

c. sublimation

d. regression

d. regression

Explanation:

Repression is the defense mechanism in which you keep certain thoughts or feelings out of the conscious mind to reduce the anxiety. Reaction formation is an exaggerated performance expressing the opposite of the person's true feelings or desires. Sublimation is a mechanism that channel unpleasant or unacceptable feelings into something beneficial or harmless. Regression is when, after a situation that provokes a negative emotion, the individual reverts to a stage in life when they felt secure.

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