Which of the following defense mechanisms is Marissa using when she says “So what if I broke her stupid toy? She’s

Question

always bothering me when I want to play video games and no one should have to put up with that all the time.”
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compensation
denial
reaction formation
projection

Answer 1

Marissa's statement seems to reflect rationalization rather than any of the options provided. However, if we must choose from the given options, her justification for breaking the toy could be seen as a form of projection, as she is attributing her own feelings of frustration onto the other person, suggesting that her actions were justified because of the other’s behavior.

But it's important to note that none of the available options perfectly matches her behavior, as it is primarily a rationalization.