A 1988 study conducted by Lehman and Taylor reports that California students living in dormitories,close to areas of geological fault,unlikely to withstand an earthquake were more likely to doubt earthquake predictions than were students living in safer structures.This example best illustrates:

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A defense mechanism is an unconscious mental process that protects an individual from anxiety or other unpleasant emotions. In this case, the students living in unsafe dormitories may be using a defense mechanism to protect themselves from the anxiety of living in a dangerous area. By doubting earthquake predictions, they can reduce their anxiety about the possibility of an earthquake.

A 1988 Study Conducted by Lehman and Taylor Reports That