After earning a low grade on an exam,Barbara came back to the dorm room and watched cartoons for three hours to relieve her stress.Which defense mechanism did Barbara use?
A)reaction formation
B)projection
C)displacement
D)regression

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Barbara used regression, which involves reverting back to an earlier stage of development as a coping mechanism. In this case, she reverted back to an earlier stage of childhood by watching cartoons to relieve her stress after earning a low grade on an exam.

After Earning a Low Grade on an Exam,Barbara Came Back