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Psychodynamic approach (A-level only)

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Question 19

Two colleagues are discussing how they handle workplace anxiety. Quote Y is shown below:

'When things get really stressful at my office, I make sure to keep a straight face. But as soon as I get home, I end up snapping at my children and yelling at them over the tiniest mess.'

Identify and explain the defence mechanism being used by the person in Quote Y.

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Psychodynamic approach (A-level only) Questions

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