Freuds Defense machanisms Flashcards
1
Q
Regression
A
Reverting back to child-like ways
2
Q
Reaction Formation
A
Switching your negative feelings to positive feelings
3
Q
Projection
A
Switching the blame to someone else
4
Q
Rationalization
A
Telling yourself it will be okay, even though that’s not always true
5
Q
Displacement
A
Being mad at other things that don’t have to do with the stressot
6
Q
Sublimation
A
Changing unacceptable urges into a productive outlet
7
Q
Denial
A
Denying there is anything wrong