When he becomes frustrated and anxious at school, Chip sucks his thumb to calm himself despite the fact that he is 16 years old and can drive a car. Freud would suggest that Chip is using the ego defense of reaction formation.

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Freud would suggest that Chip is using the ego defense of regression, as thumb sucking is a behavior typically associated with early childhood development. Reaction formation involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings, beliefs, or impulses.

When He Becomes Frustrated and Anxious at School, Chip Sucks