Rogers contended that people use the defenses of ________ and ________ when their experiences appear to be inconsistent with their self-structure.

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Rogers suggested that when people encounter experiences that do not fit with their self-structure, they may use the defense mechanisms of denial (rejecting the experience) or perceptual distortion (reinterpreting the experience to fit their beliefs). Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A includes the defense mechanism of reaction formation, but it is not directly related to inconsistency with self-structure, while rationalization is not specifically mentioned by Rogers in this context. Option B consists of defense mechanisms that are not discussed by Rogers in relation to self-structure inconsistency. Option C includes repression and resistance, but they are not specifically related to inconsistent experiences with self-structure, as suggested by the question.

Rogers Contended That People Use the Defenses of ________ and ________

Rogers Contended That People Use the Defenses of and