Defense Mechanisms

Question 1

Process by which content is separated from repressed affect

Answer 1

Intellectualization

Question 2

“I didn’t have time to go to the gym because I had to make dinner for my kids”

Answer 2

Rationalization

Question 3

A man attends anger management classes but states that he doesn’t have a problem

Answer 3

Denial

Question 4

Characterized by rigor and self-denial

Answer 4

Asceticism

Question 5

“I’m afraid of snakes, but I’m not sure why”

Answer 5

Repression

Question 6

Unacceptable feelings are expressed as their opposite

Answer 6

Reaction Formation

Question 7

Using plausible reasons to justify an action/opinion

Answer 7

Rationalization

Question 8

A woman decides to become a psychologist because her mom is one

Answer 8

Identification

Question 9

Refusing to let into awareness unacceptable thoughts. feelings, and emotions

Answer 9

Repression

Question 10

A college student won’t eat/sleep until all his work is done

Answer 10

Ascetism

Question 11

When effect is transferred from one object to another

Answer 11

Displacement

Question 12

A woman recently diagnosed w/depression focuses on learning about the sx of depression instead of expressing her feelings

Answer 12

Intellectualization

Question 13

Process by which qualities of an external object are absorbed into one’s personality. Can result from introjection/internalization over time.

Answer 13

Identification

Question 14

A boy is interested in a girl but acts aloof and disinterested when around her

Answer 14

Reaction Formation

Question 15

A father who lost his job finds himself yelling at his kids more often

Answer 15

Displacement

Question 16

The “taking in” or “swallowing whole” of a characteristic/trait of another person or outside events. Over time this can lead to identification

Answer 16

Introjection

Question 17

Placing unacceptable impulses from person to another

Answer 17

Projection

Question 18

Displacing unacceptable instincts for constructive and socially acceptable behaviors

Answer 18

Sublimation

Question 19

Process by which we avoid being punished for undesirable thoughts/actions

Answer 19

Undoing

Question 20

“I’m going to stand up to the bully by being strong like my dad!”

Answer 20

Introjection

Question 21

A man with a lot of aggressive energy becomes a professional rugby player

Answer 21

Sublimation

Question 22

A woman is unfaithful but accuses her husband of cheating on her

Answer 22

Projection

Question 23

A teenager gets into a loud argument with his parents but then cleans up his room without being asked

Answer 23

Undoing

Question 24

Distorting reality and not acknowledging emotions/events

Answer 24

Denial