A client reports that he has been screamed at by his boss daily for a month. He is very angry but has not spoken up for fear of being fired. He is also having problems with his wife and children because he has not been able to control his temper at home. This client's behavior is MOST likely represented by which defense mechanism?

A client reports that he has been screamed at by his boss daily for a month. He is very angry but has not spoken up for fear of being fired. He is also having problems with his wife and children because he has not been able to control his temper at home. This client's behavior is MOST likely represented by which defense mechanism?

• A. Displacement
• B. Incorporation
• C. Denial
• D. Compensation

Answer: (A)