Defense Mechanisms

Question 0

Denial

Answer 0

Refusal to accept reality

Question 1

Defense Mechanism

Answer 1

Unconcious process, protects an individual from unacceptable or painful ideas or impulses

Question 2

Regression

Answer 2

Reverting back to an earlier stage of development- acting childlike

Question 3

Repression

Answer 3

Subconscious rejection of thoughts

Question 4

Displacement

Answer 4

Satisfying an impulse on a substitute object

Question 5

Sublimation

Answer 5

Satisfying an impulse on a substitute object BUT in a socially acceptable manner.

Question 6

Projecting

Answer 6

Putting your own insecurities into someone else’s mouth.

Question 7

Reaction Formation

Answer 7

Acting the opposite of inner feelings.

Question 8

Rationalization

Answer 8

When you explain it “away”/ a.k.a. Excuses

Question 9

Positive

Answer 9

Coping, being productive, (safety) self preservation, temporary feelings of satisfaction

Question 10

Negative

Answer 10

Get in trouble, lose a friendship, temporary satisfaction=> pain, rejection