Man who is quite critical of others thinks that people are joking about his appearance . Which of the following ego defenses best explains his behavior? a. Acting out. b. Denial. C . Intellectualization. d. Projection

The correct answer is b. Denial.<br /><br />Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or the truth of a situation. In this case, the man is critical of others and believes that people are joking about his appearance, which indicates that he is refusing to accept the reality of the situation. By projecting his own negative thoughts and feelings onto others, he is able to avoid facing the reality of his own insecurities and criticisms.