Question

A client in treatment for drug abuse makes the statement to some of the other clients, "I am a winner. You all are the losers because you can't beat this on your own." What common characteristic of persons addicted to drugs is revealed in this statement?

Answer 1

Defending against a negative self-concept

Step-by-step explanation:

The client is trying defend the against a negative self-concept by saying the to the other clients that "I am a winner. You all are the losers because you can't beat this on your own." Clearly he is Defending against a negative self-concept.