Peter has tried out for every sports team at his high school but has not shown any athletic talent. However, he is excellent at designing winning strategies, so he becomes an assistant to the coaching staff. Ultimately, Peter works his way up in the sports world through sports medicine to become the manager of a sports team and, ultimately, a part owner of the team. Peter's rise to fame is an example of which defense mechanism?

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Compensation is a defense mechanism where individuals offset perceived weaknesses by emphasizing strength in other areas. Peter's inability to perform athletically is compensated by his strategic skills and eventual success in sports management and ownership.

Peter Has Tried Out for Every Sports Team at His