Pete is the lead prosecution attorney in a murder case.So far the case has not been going well for him and the defense attorneys have presented effective rebuttals for most of the points he has raised.The judge adjourned the case for the weekend,and Pete will have to present his closing arguments first thing Monday morning.While he is trying to write his closing statement,he daydreams about a surprise eyewitness to the crime suddenly stepping forward and clinching the case for him.In this example,Pete is MOST likely

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Pete is daydreaming about a scenario that would solve his problem in the murder case, which is a form of fantasy. He may be feeling frustrated due to the lack of success in presenting his case, and he is using the daydream as a way of coping with this anxiety. There is no indication that he is overcompensating or using intellectualization, and undoing does not fit the situation.

Pete Is the Lead Prosecution Attorney in a Murder Case