[nano]

while telling the patient about his diagnosis which was cancer he said to his wife: Oh honey i need you support without it i cannot fight this disease.

What mental defense mechanism is this

 

[khanar]

Projection!

Is that projection !!

 

[theartofbone]

while telling the patient about his diagnosis which was cancer he said to his wife: Oh honey i need you support without it i cannot fight this disease.

What mental defense mechanism is this

Reggression!? Going back acting as a younger age, in this case, acting like a child

 

[Seetal]

yes i think its regression too. being needy all over again (like kids)

 

[lee-usmle]

Added to the Husband-Wife Thread

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http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-step-1-bits-pieces/1062-husban-wife-mental-defense-mechanisms.html