Karson's parents always told him he was stupid,and he developed a fear of appearing stupid to other people.As a result,Karson works very hard at school.According to Freud,Karson's hard work in school is an example of the ____ defense mechanism.

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Compensation is a defense mechanism in which an individual tries to make up for their perceived shortcomings or weaknesses by excelling in other areas. In this case, Karson's fear of appearing stupid has driven him to work hard in school, which is an example of compensation.

Karson's Parents Always Told Him He Was Stupid,and He Developed