When the ego seeks the security of an earlier developmental period in the face of stress,the defense mechanism of _____ is being used.

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Regression is a defense mechanism where the individual reverts to an earlier stage of development, seeking the security and comfort of that earlier stage. This often happens when faced with stress or difficult situations that one feels unable to handle. The ego temporarily goes back to an earlier stage of development to avoid the stressor or to deal with it in a more familiar way.

When the Ego Seeks the Security of an Earlier Developmental