Jeremy is an ambulance driver and a paramedic. He and some of his co-workers sometimes appear to do their job in a detached, depersonalized, but nevertheless efficient manner. Jeremy and his co-workers are using _____ to some degree to help them deal with distressing situations.

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Distancing is a defense mechanism that involves creating emotional distance from a distressing situation in order to cope with it. In the case of ambulance drivers and paramedics, they may use distancing to detach themselves emotionally from the trauma they witness in order to remain focused and efficient in their job.

Jeremy Is an Ambulance Driver and a Paramedic