Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
expressing unacceptable feelings through actions
acting out
immature
behaving as if an aspect of reality does not exist
denial
immature
transferring feelings to a less threatening object/person
displacement
immature
focusing on non-emotional aspects to avoid distressing feelings
intellectualization
immature
avoiding conflict by expressing hostility covertly
passive aggression
immature
attributing one’s feelings to others
projection
immature
justifying behavior to avoid difficult truths
rationalization
immature
transforming unacceptable feelings/impulses into the opposite
reaction formation
immature
reverting to an earlier developmental stage
regression
immature
experiencing a person/situation as either all positive or all negative
splitting
immature
channeling impulses into socially acceptable behavior
sublimation
mature
putting unwanted feelings aside to cope with reality
suppression
mature
