A psychoanalyst would say that parents who disguise hostility toward their children by being overly protective are most likely u

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A psychoanalyst would say that parents who disguise hostility toward their children by being overly protective are most likely u

sing the defense mechanism of: (1 point) projection regression reaction formation repression displacement

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Fantom [35] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-14T07:00:45+03:00

<span>Reaction formation

Reaction formation refers to the phenomenon where a person perceives their feelings and impulses as distressful, anxiety-forming and unacceptable. Due to this, the person behaves in a manner opposite to how they feel. Here, parents disguise their hostility to their children by being overly cautious and mindful of them</span><span>
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