25th October 2023

A 45-year-old woman comes to therapy reporting that she has been having difficulty with her teenage daughter

A 45-year-old woman comes to therapy reporting that she has been having difficulty with her teenage daughter. She says that her daughter is always arguing with her and that she feels like she can never do anything right. During the session, she becomes angry when the therapist suggests that she may be contributing to the conflict. She says that she is a good mother and that her daughter is just being difficult. Which defence mechanism is this patient most likely using?

Select ONE option from the list above.