Gordon wants to become an administrator but after ten years he is still working as a staff member.Gordon is dealing with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion.His reaction to this frustration would be considered
A) displaced aggression.
B) circumvention.
C) regression.
D) escape.

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Gordon's reaction is considered "escape" because he is avoiding dealing with his frustration by pretending not to care about the promotion, rather than addressing the issue directly.

Gordon Wants to Become an Administrator but After Ten Years