Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
1
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DRDRFCPR
A
Denial, Rationalization, Displacement, Reaction Formation, Fantasy, Compensation, Projection, Repression
2
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Denial
A
refusal to accept reality
3
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Rationalization
A
Make excuses and believe in them
4
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Displacement
A
Shift of emotions to a different thing
5
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Reaction Formation
A
Unconsciously replacing a feeling with the opposite action (boy who likes girl bullies her instead)
6
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Fantasy
A
daydreams about fake things rather than think about reality
7
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Compensation
A
Hide weak quality by emphasizing strong one
8
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Projection
A
Blame shifted to others
9
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Repression
A
Hiding true feelings