Thelma goes to a nightclub and flirts with dozens of men whenever she feels neglected and ignored by her husband.What coping mechanism would Freud suggest that Thelma is using,in this example

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Thelma is using overcompensation as a coping mechanism, where she attempts to make up for feelings of neglect and being ignored by her husband through excessive flirting with other men, seeking validation and attention to counterbalance her perceived deficiencies in her marital relationship.

Thelma Goes to a Nightclub and Flirts with Dozens of Men