Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
Psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.
defense mechanisms
True or False: Defense mechanisms are always healthy and adaptive.
False
Fill in the blank: The defense mechanism that involves attributing one’s own unacceptable feelings to others is called __________.
projection
Which defense mechanism involves reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development?
regression
What is the primary purpose of defense mechanisms?
To protect the individual from anxiety and emotional pain.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism? A) Denial B) Rationalization C) Projection D) Empathy
D) Empathy
Short Answer: Describe the defense mechanism of denial.
Denial is the refusal to accept reality or facts, thus blocking external events from awareness.
This defense mechanism is described as channeling of unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities.
Sublimation
True or False: Intellectualization is a defense mechanism that involves focusing on the intellectual components of a situation to distance oneself emotionally.
True
Fill in the blank: The defense mechanism that involves transforming unacceptable thoughts into acceptable actions or behavior is called __________.
sublimation
This defense mechanism is displayed by redirecting an unacceptable impulse into a socially acceptable behavior.
Sublimation
What are defense mechanisms according to Freud?
Psychological strategies used to cope with anxiety and protect the ego.
True or False: Defense mechanisms are always conscious processes.
False
Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of defense mechanisms is to protect the _____ from anxiety.
ego
What is repression?
The unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and impulses.
Identify one example of projection.
Attributing one’s own unacceptable feelings to someone else.
What is denial?
Refusing to accept reality or facts, thus blocking external events from awareness.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism? A) Rationalization B) Sublimation C) Calculation D) Displacement
C) Calculation
What is displacement?
Redirecting emotions from a dangerous object to a safer one.
True or False: Sublimation is considered a positive defense mechanism.
True
What does rationalization involve?
Creating logical reasons for actions that are actually motivated by irrational factors.
What is the key characteristic of the defense mechanism of regression?
Reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development.
Multiple Choice: Which defense mechanism involves transforming unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions? A) Repression B) Sublimation C) Projection D) Denial
B) Sublimation
What is intellectualization?
Using logic and reasoning to avoid emotional stress.
What is the difference between suppression and repression?
Suppression is a conscious decision to delay addressing an emotion, while repression is an unconscious process.
Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts to others.
Projection
True or False: All defense mechanisms are considered maladaptive.
False
What is the role of the ego in Freud’s theory?
To mediate between the desires of the id, the constraints of the superego, and reality.
What does the defense mechanism of undoing refer to?
Attempting to reverse or negate a thought or action by performing another action.
What is the primary distinction between mature and immature defense mechanisms?
Mature defense mechanisms lead to healthier outcomes, while immature ones often result in maladaptive behaviors.
Multiple Choice: Which defense mechanism involves transferring feelings about one person to another? A) Displacement B) Rationalization C) Regression D) Denial
A) Displacement
What is the function of humor as a defense mechanism?
Using comedic relief to cope with distressing emotions or thoughts.
True or False: Defense mechanisms can vary in effectiveness depending on the situation.
True
What is the significance of understanding defense mechanisms in psychology?
They provide insight into how individuals manage stress and conflict.
Fill in the blank: _____ is a defense mechanism that involves keeping disturbing thoughts from conscious awareness.
Repression
Viewing people and situations in black-and-white terms, without recognizing the complexity in between.
defense mechanism of splitting
What role does culture play in the expression of defense mechanisms?
Cultural norms can influence which defense mechanisms are used and how they are perceived.
