When a twelve years old student, after language development, behaves like a young child and talks childishly then this is example of which defensive mechanism?

Options

A. (a) Reaction formation
B. (b) Regression
C. (c) Displacement
D. (d) Projection

Answer

B

Explanation

Regression can vary, but in general, it is acting in a younger or needier way. You may see more temper tantrums, difficulty with sleeping or eating or reverting to more immature ways of talking.