Question

Which of the following defense mechanisms is Marissa using when she says “So what if I broke her stupid toy? She’s always bothering me when I want to play video games and no one should have to put up with that all the time.”
(1 point)
Responses

compensation

denial

reaction formation

projection

Answer 1

The defense mechanism that Marissa is using is projection. She is attributing her own feelings of annoyance onto her sister and placing the blame on her.