Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 909 of 2368

A school-age child who usually dresses independently begins using baby talk and refuses to dress after a hospital admission. Which defense mechanism is the child using?

  1. Suppression
  2. Regression
  3. Introjection
  4. Intellectualization
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Correct answer: Regression

Regression is a return to a prior, lower level of functioning when threatened by overwhelming external problems or internal conflicts.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Defense Mechanisms. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026