When Ryan broke up with Susan, she whined, cried, and begged Ryan not to leave her. Susan is exhibiting the defense mechanism of:

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Susan is exhibiting regression, a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in their behavior, emotions, or cognitions under stress or threat. Whining, crying, and begging are more typical of behaviors seen in children, not adults, indicating a regression to a more infantile state of dealing with loss or rejection.

When Ryan Broke Up with Susan, She Whined, Cried, and Begged