An adult who is inclined to talk about the regularity of bowel movements as being a source of satisfaction may be fixated in which stage of psychosexual development and relying on which defense mechanism?

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The adult's focus on bowel movements suggests a fixation in the anal stage, where control and order are emphasized. Intellectualization is a defense mechanism involving excessive focus on logic and facts to avoid emotional stress, fitting the scenario.

An Adult Who Is Inclined to Talk About the Regularity