defense Mechanism Flashcards
1
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Denial
A
Refusal to accept something that may be painful
2
Q
Regression
A
Retreating from unpleasant situation
Retreat to a happier, more secured time
3
Q
Rationalization
A
Labeling acceptable a behavior that may not be healthy
Ex: making excuse- a rationalization is the minds way to avoid guilt or embarrassment
4
Q
Undoing
A
Making amends for unacceptable behavior
5
Q
Sublimation
A
Channeling something socially unacceptable into acceptable form
6
Q
Projection
A
Blaming others or attributing one’s own thoughts to others in order to avoid accepting accountability
7
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Compensation
A
A person substitutes a strength for a weakness to avoid embarrassment or acknowledgement of deficiencies.
Ex- a child uses size to compensate for his lack of intelligence.
