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Hank: Signs Of Freudian Defense Mechanism
Hank shows several signs of Freudian defense mechanism. He shows signs of projection, regression and rationalization. For example when Hank saying Sally broke up with him because of his weight and that she is shallow, he is the one showing signs of insecurities. Also him saying his being over weight is probably due to genetics. Lastly, when he says he was about to break up with Sally as well. He retreats to his child like ways by eating and smoking because he had a rough week at work.
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