Because Jason was given a tremendous amount of attention when he used his drinking cup as a baby, he now drinks a lot of alcohol whenever he wants to gain the attention of his friends. Jason's behavior pattern of alcohol consumption is an example of:

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Regression is a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict. Jason's behavior of seeking attention through drinking, similar to how he received attention as a baby, is an example of regression.

Because Jason Was Given a Tremendous Amount of Attention When