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Shortly after her daughter is born, Anna's three-year-old son wants to start sleeping in the crib again. This behavior is an example of _________, according to psychoanalytic theory.
A
rationalization
B
regression
C
repression
D
projection

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Identify the key behavior in the scenario: Anna's three-year-old son wants to start sleeping in the crib again after the birth of his sister.
Understand the context: The birth of a new sibling can be a significant change for a young child, potentially causing feelings of insecurity or jealousy.
Review the options provided: rationalization, regression, repression, and projection.
Define each term: Regression is a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict.
Apply the definition: The son's desire to sleep in the crib, a behavior typical of a younger child, aligns with the concept of regression, as he is reverting to an earlier developmental stage in response to the new family dynamic.
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