Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
1
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Process by which content is separated from repressed affect
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Intellectualization
2
Q
Characterized by rigor and self-denial
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Asceticism
3
Q
“I’m afraid of snakes, but I’m not sure why.”
A
Repression
4
Q
When effect is transferred from one object to another
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Displacement
5
Q
Process by which qualities of an external object are absorbed into one’s personality. Can result from introjection/internalization over time.
A
Identification
6
Q
“I’m going to stand up to the bully by being strong like my Dad.”
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Introjection/Internalization
7
Q
A man with a lot of aggressive energy becomes a professional rugby player.
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Sublimation
8
Q
A teenager gets into a loud argument with his parents but then cleans up his room without being asked.
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Undoing
