Exhibits Click to specify which client statement or behaviors is most likely associated with each of the listed defense mechanisms. Some statements or behaviors may be consistent with more than one mechanism. Each column must have at least one response selected.

The client seems unemotional when talking about needing to rebuild her house.

The client says that she sometimes forgets why she is in the hospital.

The client discusses moving to Hawaii instead of returning to rebuild her house.

The client is frightened that the hospital will burn down.