defence mechanisms Flashcards
rationalism
making up acceptable excuses for behaviour
denial
refusing to accept the reality of something that makes you anxious
reaction formation
replacing an unacceptable feeling or urge with an opposite one
displacement
taking anger etc out on a less powerful person instead of the source of your anger
repression
putting disturbing thoughts etc out of awareness
projection
believing impulses from within are coming from other people
regression
going back to an earlier and less mature pattern of behavior
sublimation
redirecting a forbidden desire into a socially acceptable one
life instincts
erotic and pleasure seeking, ID,EGO,SUPER EGO
death instincts
aggression and destructiveness; all life moves towards death
ID
lustful,impulsive,fun,drive ridden…..-the pleasure principle
EGO
concuss, rational, and thoughtful part of personality; the reality principle. the ego uses defines mechanisms
SUPER EGO
your learning and conscience; moral part of personality and your high ideals; the moral principle
