defense mechanisms because there are a lot

Question 1

repression defence mechanism

Answer 1

1. unconscious, employed by the ego
2. keep disturbing or threatening thoughts from becoming conscious

EX: Oedipus complex

Question 2

denial defense mechanism

Answer 2

1. involves blocking external events from awareness
2. if situation is too much to handle, the person be like nah I no experience

EX: smokers refusing to admit smoking is bad for health

Question 3

displacement defense mechanism

Answer 3

1. satisfying an impulse (ex: aggression) with a substitute object

EX: someone who is angy at boss might go home and kick their dog

Question 4

regression defense mechanism

Answer 4

1. movement back in psychological time when one is faced with stress

EX: a child may suck their thumb or wet the bed when they need to spend some time in the hospital

Question 5

sublimation defense mechanism

Answer 5

satisfying an impulse (e.g. aggression) with a substitute object in a socially acceptable way

Question 6

reaction formation defense mechanism

Answer 6

1. forming an emotional reaction or attitude that is the opposite of one’s threatening or unacceptable thoughts

EX: matt lika ben but outwardly is like “GAY PEOPEL BAD”

internalized homophobia

Question 7

rationalization defense mechanism

Answer 7

1. making acceptable excuses for unacceptable behaviour

“failed this test because the teacher hates me!!” (actually didn’t study)

Question 8

intellectualization

Answer 8

1. reduces anxiety by thinking about events in a cold, clinical away
2. allows for avoiding thinking about the stressful, emotional aspect of the situation and instead focuses only on the intellectual component
3. ex: someone who’s been diagnosed with a terminal illness might focus on learning everything about the disease in order to avoid distress and remain distant from the reality of the situation