A Woman who learns that she has been deprived of promotion to a higher job in a company, may storm into her boss's office and have temper tentrum. It exemplifies :
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Correct answer: D. Regression
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A temper tantrum is a return to childish behaviour under frustration — the defence mechanism of regression.
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