Defense mechanism Flashcards
1
Q
Repression
A
Pushing outside of consiousness
2
Q
Displacement
A
Symbolic equivalent of actual desire that is more acceptable
3
Q
Sublimation
A
Putting actual desire in socially acceptable alternative (aggressive becomes surgeon)
4
Q
Reaction formation
A
Conveying to direct opposite, hate mother but love her
5
Q
Projection
A
Projecting own feeling onto someone else
6
Q
Rationalization
A
Conscious reasoning to accept
