Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of regression
A)An unacceptable feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one.
B)Unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities
C)Unacceptable impulses are expressed as their opposites
D)Retreating to an earlier, safer stage of development

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Regression is a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict, exhibiting behaviors more characteristic of a younger age as a way to avoid dealing with the present situation.

Which of the Following Correctly Defines the Defense Mechanism of Regression