Defense Mechanism Application Flashcards
Which defense mechanism involves soldiers being exposed to traumatic experiences in concentration camps during wartime and sometimes not being able to recall large portions of the event
Repression
Which defense mechanism is involved? Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It’s rather obvious to those that know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area
Projection
Which defense mechanism is involved? Paul, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as he would frequently fight other children. Paul found when he entered high school that he could channel this hostility into sports.
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism is involved? George feels that his younger son is unattractive. He accuses his wife of picking on Gary and favoring their other son
Projection
Which defense mechanism is involved? Mark behaves like a stereotypical “he-man,” but he is actually anxious and insecure about his gender identity
Reaction-Formation
Which defense mechanism is involved? Marie wears those youthful clothes and fad hairdos. She apparently can’t see that she doesn’t look 30 or even 40 anymore
denial
Which defense mechanism is involved? Trixie was homesick and anxious when she moved into the dorm and started her first year at college. She began sleeping with her teddy bear again because it made her feel better
Regression
Which defense mechanism is involved? Jack told his parents that he got a C in his psychology course because all of the others cheated and had professionals write their papers
Rationalization
Which defense mechanism is involved? Harry lost a lot of money from stocks. He told his friends that he moved into a smaller house because the kids would soon be grown and gone
Rationalization
Which defense mechanism is involved? John has a lot of unconscious hostility towards his father but he is very affectionate towards his father and tells other people that he and his father have a wonderful relationship.
Reaction-Formation
Which defense mechanism is involved? “Im sorry I didn’t call” and “I’ve been so busy”
Rationalization
Which defense mechanism is involved? 16 year old Tom started using drugs and the changes in his behavior have been obvious, but his parents didn’t believe the school principal when she called to talk to them about the problem.
Denial
Which defense mechanism is involved? It is known in Jerry’s social circle that he’s the most stubborn and inflexible member of the group. Yet, Jerry complains that all of his friends are rigid and opinionated.
Projection
Which defense mechanism is involved? Sheldon was stopped by the police for running a red light and he received a ticket with a fine of $100. When he got home, he kicked his tire a few times.
Displacement
