Ch. 12 - Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment

Multiple Choice

Ch. 12 - Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment
John and Jenny have been dating for a while but their relationship is suffering. Jenny typically cleans their apartment twice a day and has asked John to help clean but John responded by refusing to say a word. During the ensuing argument, John accused Jenny of being too controlling and too obsessed with cleaning. Jenny on the other hand accused John of acting like a child every time they have a fight.
-Which defense mechanism is John likely using during their fights according to Jenny

A) Regression
B) Reaction formation
C) Repression
D) Projection