Arnie, a very lonely single man who never dates, tells his friend that he finds the way women constantly "hit on" him to be very unappealing. Which defense mechanism might be reflective of Arnie's behavior?
A) denial
B) projection
C) repression
D) regression

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Arnie's claim that women constantly "hit on" him, despite being very lonely and not dating, suggests he is projecting his own feelings or desires onto others. Projection is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Arnie, a Very Lonely Single Man Who Never Dates, Tells