The parents of a 10-year-old boy bring their son in because they are concerned he is having problems. He is despondent, throws temper tantrums, and sucks his thumb when he is nervous. According to Freud, what defense mechanism is represented in this scenario?

Flashcard 14 - Psychology and Communication Flashcard Set for the Medical Assistant test

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regression

Explanation:

Regression occurs when an individual displays traits of an earlier developmental period as a means to cope with current distressing stimuli or situations.

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