Jessica has forgotten a few appointments.However she doesn't think it is her fault.Instead she blames her secretary for forgetting to mark her calendar and remind her.According to Brandtstädter,Jessica is said to be engaging in

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Immunizing mechanisms are the ways in which individuals protect their self-esteem and maintain their sense of control by attributing external factors to their failures rather than accepting personal responsibility. In this scenario, Jessica is attributing blame to her secretary rather than accepting that she may have forgotten the appointments herself, indicating her engagement in immunizing mechanisms. Options B, C, and D do not accurately describe Jessica's behavior in this situation.

Jessica Has Forgotten a Few Appointments