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.” choose the best one

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compensation
compensation

denial
denial

reaction formation
reaction formation

projection
projection
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Answer 1

The defense mechanism Marissa is using in this scenario is rationalization. However, since that option isn't listed, the one that most closely aligns with her behavior is projection. She is projecting her feelings onto the other person by justifying her actions based on her annoyance with them.

So the correct answer from the available options is projection.