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--Fill in the letter of the appropriate defense mechanism for each example

Sean, a professional hockey player, often high-sticks an opposing player after his own tem is scored against.

June has not sucked her thumb since she was 4, but after experiencing a mugging, she finds herself doing so again.

Rape victims often have amnesia of the rape incident afterward.

Henry has great hatred toward the corrupt police in his hometown, and he sings about them in his music.

Even after a murder conviction and overwhelming evidence of guilt, a mother refuses to accept her son’s guilt.

A young boy may act very mean toward a young girl that s/he is attracted too.

Todd is happily married, but is attracted to his co-worker and accuses her of sending him signals of sexual interest.

A college student binge drinks almost every night because says that he is stressed out over exams.

You are upset with your roommate for spilling ink on your book, so you slam your door instead of hitting him/her.

You believe George Bush is the worst president in history, but you back his plans because you are being loyal.

You believe the F you got in Basket weaving 110 is from not kissing up to the teacher, not your poor performance.

A smoker concludes that the evidence linking cigarette use to health problems is scientifically worthless.

Dick Cheney throws a temper tantrum when the UN won’t let him bomb Iran.

A traumatized soldier has no recollection of the details of a close brush with death.

A surgeon turns his aggressive tendencies and deep desires to cut people into life-saving acts.

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