Ace the Illinois CNA State Exam 2025 – Shine Bright and Care with Confidence!

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Assuming the ideas, behaviors, and traits of another person is known as which defense mechanism?

Denial

Identification

Identification is the defense mechanism in which an individual adopts the ideas, behaviors, and traits of another person. This can help the individual alleviate anxiety by taking on characteristics they admire or find useful in coping with a situation.

A. Denial involves rejecting reality or the existence of a stressful situation.

C. Projection involves attributing one's thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

D. Rationalization is the defense mechanism where individuals justify their behaviors or actions by providing logical reasons.

In this scenario, Identification best fits the description provided in the question.

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