<span>The common cold, the flu, food poisoning, and toothaches all stem from pathogens. Pathogens are infectious agent that causes disease or illness to its host. The term is often used for agents that disrupt the normal physiology of a multicellular plant or animal, like the human.</span>
No there is no following so I can not answer this question due to lack of information.
Answer:
Projection.
Explanation:
Defense mechanism in psychology may be defined as that helps in the reduction of anxiety and a type of unconsciousness mechanism. The defense mechanism can be useful or harmful as well.
Projection defense mechanism in which the individual itself from its ego against both the positive and negative qualities. Preston tries to defend himself from its own weakness and flaws, clearly indicates the mechanism of the projection defense.
Thus, the correct answer is option (4).