At work, Walter feels overworked and unappreciated.He often imagines himself receiving a surprise visit from the CEO, who presents him with an award for his hard work and dedication to the company.Walter is using _____ in fulfilling his unmet desires for recognition.
A)compensation
B)rationalization
C)intellectualization
D)fantasy

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Walter is using fantasy to fulfill his unmet desire for recognition by imagining a scenario in which he is awarded for his hard work and dedication. This is a common coping mechanism used to bring relief or satisfaction to unmet needs or desires.

At Work, Walter Feels Overworked and Unappreciated