Defence Mechanisms Flashcards
1
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Within Psychodynamic theory, what are defence mechanisms?
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Defence mechanisms are methods in which we protect outselves from suffering mental trauma.
2
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Describe Repression:
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Unknowingly placing an unpleasant memory or thought in the unconscious mind.
3
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Describe Regression:
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Reverting back to immature behavior.
4
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Describe Displacement:
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Redirecting unacceptable feelings to a safer substitute target.
5
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Describe Sublimation:
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Replacing socially unacceptable impulses with more effective ones.
6
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Describe Reaction Formation:
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Acting exactly the opposite of unacceptable impulses.
7
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Describe Projection:
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Casting one’s unacceptable feelings & thoughts to others
8
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Describe Rationalisation:
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Creating false excuses.
