Nine-year old Sofia was excited about having a new baby brother
However, she was not excited about the fact that he now gets all the attention. She finds that she no longer wants to attend to him when he cries or needs something. Her parents have also noticed, and are frustrated by, her need to suddenly suck her thumb. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Sofia's new thumb-sucking behavior?
a) sublimation
b) projection
c) rationalization
d) regression
Answer: d
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