Defense Mechanism

Question 1

Defense Mechanism

Answer 1

Allows negative feelings to go away

Question 2

Denial

Answer 2

Unpleasant reality ignored

Question 3

Repression

Answer 3

Painful feelings are unintentionally forgotten

Question 4

Suppression

Answer 4

Purposely forgetting painful feelings

Question 5

Projection

Answer 5

Lashing painful feelings out at somebody else

Question 6

Displacement

Answer 6

Anger felt towards so,done who it is unsafe to express it on (abusing a child)

Question 7

Reaction Formation

Answer 7

Expressing completely different feelings towards someone

Question 8

Regression

Answer 8

Fighting like they did when they were younger

Question 9

Fixation

Answer 9

Having bad habits like biting nails, smoking and drinking when they are stressed

Question 10

Identification

Answer 10

Taking on characteristics of someone else

Question 11

Rationalization

Answer 11

Deny somethings true motives by using a reason that is more acceptable towards you

Question 12

Isolation

Answer 12

Separate yourself from someone or something that is hurting your feelings

Question 13

Sublimation

Answer 13

Channeling aggression into sports

Question 14

Compensation

Answer 14

Feelings insecure in one category so you try and do better in a different category