Although Kendrick uses unethical and deceptive business practices during the workweek, he is known as a hardworking volunteer by his church and his community on the weekend. By keeping these two sides of himself in "logic-tight" mental compartments so they do not come in conflict, Kendrick will experience very little anxiety because he is using the defense mechanism known as
A)compensation.
B)isolation.
C)intellectualization.
D)identification.

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Isolation is a defense mechanism where an individual separates conflicting thoughts and emotions into different compartments to avoid distress, allowing Kendrick to maintain unethical practices at work while being a dedicated volunteer without feeling anxiety.

Although Kendrick Uses Unethical and Deceptive Business Practices During the Workweek