Defense Mechanisms Flashcards

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Process by which content is separated from repressed affect

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Intellectualization

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2
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Characterized by rigor and self-denial

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Asceticism

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3
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“I’m afraid of snakes, but I’m not sure why.”

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Repression

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4
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When effect is transferred from one object to another

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Displacement

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5
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Process by which qualities of an external object are absorbed into one’s personality. Can result from introjection/internalization over time.

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Identification

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6
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“I’m going to stand up to the bully by being strong like my Dad.”

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Introjection/Internalization

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7
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A man with a lot of aggressive energy becomes a professional rugby player.

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Sublimation

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8
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A teenager gets into a loud argument with his parents but then cleans up his room without being asked.

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Undoing

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