Defense Mechansims

Question 1

Rationalization

Answer 1

Rationalization is a defense process by which plausible reasons justify an action or opinion. more mature.

Question 2

Repression

Answer 2

Repression refuses to let into awareness unacceptable impulses but remains
unconsciously operative in behavior. more mature.

Question 3

Displacement

Answer 3

Displacement is a defense mechanism in which affect is transferred from one
object to another. more mature.

Question 4

Identification

Answer 4

Identification is a process by which qualities of an external object are absorbed into one’s personality

Question 5

Intellectualization

Answer 5

Intellectualization is a process by which content is separated from repressed
affect. more mature.

Question 6

Asceticism

Answer 6

Asceticism is characterized by rigor and self-denial.

Question 7

Reaction formation

Answer 7

Reaction formation is a process by which unacceptable impulses are expressed as
their opposites. primitive.

Question 8

Introjection and internalization

Answer 8

Introjection is the internalization of outside events or characteristics of other
people.

Question 9

Projection

Answer 9

Projection places unacceptable feelings from the person feeling them onto another
person. primitive.

Question 10

Denial

Answer 10

Denial distorts reality and does not acknowledge emotion. primitive.

Question 11

Sublimation

Answer 11

A person using sublimation will displace unacceptable instincts for constructive
and socially acceptable behaviors. mature.

Question 12

Undoing

Answer 12

Undoing is a process by which we avoid being punished for undesirable thoughts
or actions. more mature.