When she is scared,25-year-old Maria becomes very passive and dependent.Maria is experiencing ________.
A) regression
B) transference
C) sublimation
D) libidinal restructuring

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Regression is a defense mechanism in which an individual retreats to a previous stage of development in the face of stress or anxiety. Maria's passive and dependent behavior indicates that she is regressing to a more dependent stage. The other options are not applicable to Maria's situation. Transference involves the projection of feelings or emotions onto another person or object. Sublimation involves the redirection of unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behaviors. Libidinal restructuring is not a recognized psychological term.

When She Is Scared,25-Year-Old Maria Becomes Very Passive and Dependent