Defence Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
Repression
A
occurs when a traumatic or distressing memory is forced out of conscious
awareness and into the unconscious mind.
2
Q
Denial
A
involves a refusal to accept the truth or reality of a situation, acting as though nothing distressing has happened.
3
Q
Displacement
A
is when the feelings towards a target individual cannot be expressed
directly and are therefore transferred onto someone/something else.
