Clarise's self-esteem was threatened when she lost several court cases in her law practice.To make up for this stressful reality, she concentrated on becoming a competitive amateur sailing champion.Which defense does this illustrate?

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Compensation is a defense mechanism where an individual attempts to make up for deficiencies or feelings of inadequacy in one area of life by excelling or overachieving in another area. In this case, Clarise compensates for her professional setbacks by striving to excel in a completely different field, sailing.

Clarise's Self-Esteem Was Threatened When She Lost Several Court Cases