Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
8 mechanisms
A
1) repression
2) denial
3) intellectualization
4) sublimation
5) projection
6)reaction formation
7) displacement
8)rationalization
2
Q
Denial
A
Prevent perception of source anxiety
3
Q
Repression
A
Prevent recall of anything that may remind of anxiety
4
Q
Reaction formation
A
Protect against forbidden thoughts by stating the opposite
5
Q
Projection
A
Attribute unwanted impulses in oneself on others
6
Q
Rationalization
A
Create logical reason for doing something Shameful.
7
Q
Intellectualization
A
Translate, threatening situation into cold, intellectual terms
8
Q
Displacement
A
Redirect, forbidden impulse onto safer, target
9
Q
Sublimation
A
Convert base impulse into a noble cause
