Bertram was on death row awaiting execution.He refused to allow any appeals on his behalf,and he insisted that the law be followed exactly.In this example,Freud would suggest that Bertram is dealing with the stress generated by his situation through

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Intellectualization is a defense mechanism in which one deals with stress or anxiety by analyzing events or situations in an overly rational and detached way. Bertram's refusal to allow appeals and insistence on following the law exactly could be seen as an attempt to deal with the stress of his situation through intellectualization. He may be trying to take control of the situation by adhering strictly to the legal process and removing himself emotionally from the reality of his impending execution.

Bertram Was on Death Row Awaiting Execution