Question

Kimberly hates her new neighbor, bob. She thinks that he is a rich snob who is constantly showing off with his fancy new cars, boats, and landscaping. Despite her opinion, every time she sees bob, she goes out of her way to wave, smile, and ask how bob is doing. Which defense mechanism is kimberly using?

Answer 1

Answer:

psychodynamic perspective

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Here Kimberly is using Reaction formation as a defense mechanism.

Explanation:

Reaction is a defense mechanism in which a person consciously/unconsciously replaces unwanted impulse into opposite reaction.

Kimberly is doing the same by greeting the neighbor