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Mature Defense Mechanisms

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According to George Vaillant's hierarchy of defense mechanisms, denial is classified as a pathological defense. Which of the following is considered a mature defense mechanism?

A

Hypochondriasis

B

Distortion

C

Suppression

D

Repression

E

Displacement

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