A students in ur class gets picked on by other students. He says its okay because that means other students like him. This is an example of ( Select all that apply )

Question

A coping strategy

A defense mechanism

A learned emotion

A primary emotion

Answer 1

This situation involves how the student interprets being picked on and rationalizes it. Here is the classification:

1. A coping strategy - Yes, this can be seen as a coping strategy. The student is trying to manage or adapt to the harsh situation by framing it positively.

2. A defense mechanism - Yes, this can also be classified as a defense mechanism. The student is rationalizing the negative behavior (being picked on) as a form of acceptance, which is a way to protect their self-esteem.

3. A learned emotion - This may not strictly apply, as the student is not exhibiting a learned emotion but rather a framing of their experience.

4. A primary emotion - No, this does not apply, as primary emotions are basic and universal emotions (like happiness, sadness, anger, etc.), and the student’s response is more about interpretation than an immediate emotional reaction.

So, the applicable options are A coping strategy and A defense mechanism.