Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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refusing to accept real events because they are unpleasant
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denial
2
Q
transferring inappropriate urges or behaviors onto a more acceptable or less threatening target
A
displacement
3
Q
attributing unacceptable desires to others
A
projection
4
Q
justifying behaviors by substituting acceptable reasons for less-acceptable real reasons
A
rationalization
5
Q
reducing anxiety by adopting beliefs contrary to your own beliefs
A
reaction formation
6
Q
returning to coping strategies for less mature stages of development
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regression
7
Q
suppressing painful memories and thoughts
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repression
8
Q
redirecting unacceptable desires through socially acceptable channels
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sublimation
