Whenever six-year-old Aaron gets upset, he begins sucking his thumb.Aaron is using which defense mechanism?

Name: Whenever six-year-old Aaron gets upset, he begins sucking his thumb.Aaron is using which defense mechanism?
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Regression is a defense mechanism in which an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development when faced with stressful situations. In this case, Aaron's thumb-sucking behavior is a regression to an earlier stage of development when he felt more secure and comforted.

Whenever Six-Year-Old Aaron Gets Upset, He Begins Sucking His Thumb