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The nurse who was not promoted tells another friend, "I knew I’d never get the job. The hospital administrator hates me." If she actually believes this of the administrator, who, in reality, knows little of her, she is demonstrating:
A. compensation.
B. reaction formation.
C. projection.
D. denial.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Projection results in unconsciously adopting blaming behavior. It attributes unacceptable attributes to other people. Compensation results in the nurse unconsciously attempting to emphasize a strong point in an attempt to make up for a perceived weakness. Reaction formation unconsciously adopts behavior that is opposite her actual feelings. Denial involves ignoring the existence of an unpleasant reality. Psychosocial Integrity
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