Which of the following is a mature defence mechanism: (A) Projection, (B) Reaction formation, (C) Anticipation, (D) Denial
Answer is C. Mature defence mechanisms are sublimation, suppression, anticipation, altruism and humour Anticipation is the realistic thinking and planning about future unpleasurable events (Ref: a sho textbook of psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja,7th edition, pg no 210)