Elliott is very insecure about his appearance and his athletic ability.In order to deal with these feelings of inferiority,he joins a softball team and wears his team jacket everywhere he goes so that people will know that he plays sports.Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate

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This example illustrates the defence mechanism of identification, as Elliott is adopting the characteristics of the group he has joined (the softball team) in order to boost his self-esteem and feel more secure about his athletic ability. He is identifying himself with the success and status of the team, rather than relying solely on his own abilities.

Elliott Is Very Insecure About His Appearance and His Athletic