During Bedside Rounds, a Medical Student Is Asked by the Senior

During bedside rounds, a medical student is asked by the senior resident to describe the differential diagnosis of hematuria.  After listing several diagnostic possibilities, but neglecting to mention nephrolithiasis, the resident sarcastically says, "What year of medical school are you in?  When I was a student, I could recite this in my sleep."  The student is upset by this comment and speaks to the resident privately later in the day, saying, "I am open to feedback on my performance but would hope that you would not belittle me in public."  Earlier that day the resident was reprimanded by the chief of service for mismanaging the care of a private patient.  The resident did not agree with the attending's assessment but said nothing.  Which of the following defense mechanisms is exhibited by the resident's behavior toward the student?

A) Acting out
B) Displacement
C) Projection
D) Reaction formation
E) Sublimation
F) Suppression

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