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

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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.
-After the fight Jenny still feels extremely angry but outwardly seems very calm and even offers to do John's chores for him.Which defense mechanism is she likely using


A) Repression
B) Denial
C) Reaction Formation
D) Sublimation

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