Psychology & Sociology · Mr. Pankow: Behavior & Behavior Change

Question

____ is a neurotic defense mechanism that involves acting like a baby in stressful situations

Answer

Regression is a neurotic defense mechanism that involves acting like a baby in stressful situations
not necessarily a BABY per se but an earlier stage of development
example: teens may giggle uncontrollably when in a stressful situation with the opposite sex

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