25th October 2023

Sarah is a 40-year-old woman who is experiencing feelings of jealousy towards her coworker

Sarah is a 40-year-old woman who is experiencing feelings of jealousy towards her coworker, who was recently promoted to a higher position. She tells her friends that her coworker only got the promotion because she’s good at sucking up to the boss. What defence mechanism is Sarah using?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.