At an emergency scene, you notice that an injured 51 year old man is behaving in a childlike manner. He is most likely behaving this way because he is experiencing

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Regression is a defense mechanism in psychology where an individual reverts to a childlike state or earlier stage of development in response to stressful situations or when faced with overwhelming anxiety or fear. This can manifest as childlike behaviors, such as the man's behavior in the scenario.

At an Emergency Scene, You Notice That an Injured 51