Chapter 5 ( Defense Mechanisms ) Flashcards
The only defense mechanism that is conscious ?
Suppression
Narcissistic defenses ?
Projection
Denial
Splitting
When a person attributes his own wishes and thoughts to someone else ?
Projection
The main defense mechanism seen in paranoia ?
Projection
Not allowing reality to penetrate to avoid acknowledgement of painful aspect of reality ?
Denial
The first response to bad news ?
Denial
When people and things in the world are idealized or devalued ?
Splitting
The main defense mechanism seen in borderline personality disorder ?
Splitting
Immature defenses ?
Blocking
Regression
Somatization
Introjection
Temporary block in thinking or inability to remember ?
Blocking
Return to an earlier stage of development you have already completed ?
Regression
When psychological conflict is converted into bodily symptoms ?
Somatization
The main defense mechanism of somatic symptom disorders ?
Somatozation
When we acquire characteristics of others as our own ?
Introjection
Defense mechanism is used in psychotherapy ?
Introjection