When her sister was born,4-year-old Gracie began sucking her thumb again and wanting her mother to rock her.The defence mechanism exemplified here is:

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Regression is the defence mechanism in which an individual reverts back to an earlier stage of development or a more childlike behavior when facing stress or anxiety. Gracie's behavior of sucking her thumb and wanting her mother to rock her again is similar to the behavior she exhibited when she was younger, demonstrating regression.

When Her Sister Was Born,4-Year-Old Gracie Began Sucking Her Thumb