Defense Mechanisms Flashcards
Repression
burying a painful feeling or thought from your awareness though it may resurface in symbolic form. (deleting social media)
Denial
Not accepting reality because it is too painful (Not wanting to accept reality)
Regression
Reverting to an older, less mature way of handling things. (throwing a fit about badminton)
Projection
Getting mad at someone but screaming saying they are mad at you
Displacement
Channeling a thought or feeling to something less threatening (screaming into pillow)
Reaction Formation
Adopting beliefs attitudes, and feelings contrary to what you really believe
Rationalization
Justifying ones behaviors and motivations by substituting “good” acceptable reasons for these real motivations (its fine if I cheat this one time because everyone cheats)
Sublimation
Redirecting unacceptable, instinctual drives into personally and socially acceptable channels (intense rage redirected in the form of boxing or football)