A person tells a co-worker, with whom she competes for project assignments, that she'll help him with a report but then never follows through. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

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This behavior is an example of passive-aggressive behavior, which involves expressing negative feelings indirectly and through non-verbal means such as avoidance or procrastination.

A Person Tells a Co-Worker, with Whom She Competes for Project