defense mechanisms

Question 1

which defense mechanism is being described?

-overachievement in one area to offset actual or perceived deficiency in another

Answer 1

compensation

Question 2

which defense mechanism is being described?

-emotional conflict expressed (converted) into a physical symptom

Answer 2

conversion

Question 3

which defense mechanism is being described?

-failure to acknowledge or admit the reality of an unbearable situation or condition

Answer 3

denial

Question 4

which defense mechanism is being described?

-venting of intense feelings to someone who has nothing to do with the person/ situation that caused those feelings

Answer 4

displacement

displaced to someone else

Question 5

which defense mechanism is being described?

-dealing with emotional conflict with a temporary alteration in consciousness

Answer 5

disassociation

Question 6

which defense mechanism is being described?

-immobilization of a portion of one’s personality as a result of incomplete tasks during developmental stages - this person is stuck or fixated in an early stage of development due to unresolved conflict or unmet needs

Answer 6

fixation

Question 7

which defense mechanism is described as “modeling actions and opinions of someone influential to them while they search for their own identity or reach for their own goals”

Answer 7

identification

Question 8

which defense mechanism is described as “separating emotions from the facts of a painful event or situation; only acknowledging the facts and ignoring their emotions”

Answer 8

intellectualization

Question 9

What introjection?

ie. someone who dislikes guns becomes an avid hunter like they’re because of someone in their life

Answer 9

this is where a person accepts another’s attitude, beliefs and values as their own

this is an unconscious absorbing of beliefs, attitudes or behaviors without realizing

Question 10

which defense mechanism is being described?

this is an unconscious blaming of unacceptable thoughts ie. this is an unconscious blaming of unacceptable thoughts HYPOCRITE

Answer 10

projection

Question 11

describe the defense mechanism: RATIONALIZATION

Answer 11

making excuses for ones own behavior to avoid guilt, responsibility, conflict, anxiety or loss of respect

Question 12

REACTION FORMATION is when one acts the _________ of what they actually think or feel. ie. someone who despises their boss telling everyone what a great a boss they are

Answer 12

opposite

Question 13

what is it called when a person moves backwards to a previous developmental stage to get to a place of safety or get their needs met?

Answer 13

REGRESSION

Question 14

what is it called when you remove emotionally painful or anxiety provoking thoughts and feelings from your conscious awareness?

Answer 14

repression

Question 15

__________ is a defense mechanism characterized by unconsciously avoiding confronting distressing thoughts, memories or emotions ; commonly occurs in therapy, the patient shows up but resists discussing painful topics

Answer 15

Resistance

Question 16

____________ is redirecting unacceptable impulses into acceptable activities. ie. an ex smoker sucking on hard candy when they get the urge to smoke

Answer 16

sublimation

Question 17

___________ is replacing an unattainable or unacceptable object of desire with a more attainable or acceptable one. ie. a person who wants children, opens up a daycare instead

Answer 17

substitution

Question 18

this is the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts and feelings from their conscious mind.

Answer 18

suppression

Question 19

_______ is where a person exhibits an acceptable behavior to make up for or negate an unacceptable one ie. a partner cheats and then brings that partner flowers

Answer 19

undoing