Although Ken uses unethical and deceptive business practices during the workweek, he is known as a hardworking volunteer by his church and his community on the weekend.By keeping these two sides of himself in "logic-tight" mental compartments so they do not come in conflict, Ken will experience very little anxiety because he is using the defense mechanism known as
A) compensation.
B) isolation.
C) intellectualization.
D) identification.

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Ken is using the defense mechanism of isolation, which involves separating uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, or behaviors from the rest of one's thoughts and experiences. He is keeping his unethical business practices separate from his volunteer work in order to avoid inner conflict and anxiety.

Although Ken Uses Unethical and Deceptive Business Practices During the Workweek