Defense Mechanisms

Question 1

Unconsciously ignore

Answer 1

Denial

Question 2

Unconsciously attributing actions to other

Answer 2

Projection

Question 3

Unconscious exclusion of things

Answer 3

Repression

Question 4

Return to comfortable thoughts

Answer 4

Regression

Question 5

Overcompensation- unacceptable thoughts or feelings are pushed from conscious by displaying opposite feeling

Answer 5

Reaction formation

Question 6

Justification of illogical, unreasonable ideas by developing an acceptable explanation

Answer 6

Rationalization

Question 7

Behaviors that attempt to make up for or undo an acceptable feeling or action

Answer 7

Undoing

Question 8

Attempts to master current stressor or conflict by expansion of knowledge, explanation, or understanding

Answer 8

Intellectualization

Question 9

Conscious analog of repression- conscious denial of a disturbing feeling, situation or event

Answer 9

Suppression

Question 10

Unconscious process of substitution of socially acceptable, constructive activity for strong unacceptable impulse

Answer 10

Sublimation

Question 11

Meeting the needs of others in order to discharge drives, conflicts or stressors

Answer 11

Altruism