General Studies · Defense Mechanisms
In George Vaillant's hierarchy of defense mechanisms, which classroom behavior best exemplifies a mature defense (such as Sublimation) that enhances learning while managing performance anxiety?
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- 1A student who insists the grading rubric is unfair and argues for points without reviewing feedback
- 2A student who avoids presentations by frequently calling in sick on speaking days
- 3A student who channels pre-exam anxiety into organizing a peer review session and reworking practice problems✓
- 4A student who procrastinates before an exam and blames the teacher's 'trick questions' after scoring poorly
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A student who channels pre-exam anxiety into organizing a peer review session and reworking practice problems
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