ego defense mechanisms

Question 1

ego

Answer 1

reality component of the personality that governs problem solving & rational thinking

Question 2

compensation

Answer 2

covers up a weakness by emphasizing a strength

Question 3

rationalization

Answer 3

attempt to make excuses to justify something unacceptable

Question 4

denial

Answer 4

refusal to acknowledge a problem

Question 5

reaction formation

Answer 5

exaggerate opposite thoughts to prevent undesirable thoughts

Question 6

displacement

Answer 6

transfer feelings from one target to another

Question 7

regression

Answer 7

going back to an earlier level of development for comfort

Question 8

identification

Answer 8

tries to become like someone else who is admired

Question 9

repression

Answer 9

involuntary blocking of unpleasant feelings or experiences

Question 10

suppression

Answer 10

voluntary blocking of unpleasant thoughts & feelings

Question 11

intellectualization

Answer 11

avoidance of expressing feelings by pointing out logical, analytical benefits

Question 12

sublimation

Answer 12

rechanneling energy from something unacceptable to devoting time to something positive

Question 13

introjection

Answer 13

integrating beliefs & values of someone else into one’s own ego

Question 14

isolation

Answer 14

separation of the situation from the feelings or emotions

Question 15

undoing

Answer 15

doing something symbolic to make up for negative behaviors or feelings

Question 16

projection

Answer 16

blaming one’s own inappropriate feelings or behaviors onto another person